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Adaptive devices are used for helping cerebral palsy patients attain optimum level of comfort and independence. Adaptive devices can assist physical needs such as walkers, wheelchairs, or braces; they can assist with communication such as computers or hearing aids; or they can assist with daily help skills such as feeding utensils, or even service dogs.

Top Resources on Adaptive Devices for Cerebral Palsy

• Cerebral Palsy Equipment and Accessories: Homepage
• Mayo Clinic: Treatment
• Ontario Federation of Cerebral Palsy: Treatment and Management of CP
• Wikipedia: Treatment
• Healthwise (via Yahoo! Health): Other Treatment
• About Cerebral Palsy: Adaptive Devices for Cerebral Palsy
• ComeUnity: Orthotics
• Origins of Cerebral Palsy: Wheelchairs and Scooters | Standers and Walkers
• Cerebral Palsy Source: Assistive Technology and Cerebral Palsy | Cerebral Palsy Equipment

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