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Condition: Cerebral Palsy

Also called: CP

Cerebral palsy, often called CP, is caused by damage to the brain during the earliest stages of development, most often before the baby is born. 

CP affects the body in a lot of ways, from balance and posture to reflexes and muscle tone. Because it impacts everyone differently, some people with CP can walk, while others cannot. Many who live with CP have trouble swallowing or eye imbalance, where each eye focuses on a different object or field of depth.

While there is no cure for CP, there are a variety of treatments and therapies that can greatly improve the quality of life and abilities of people living with this disorder.

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Treatments and Procedures Related to Cerebral Palsy

UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Balance Therapy
  • Orthopaedic Therapy
  • Swallowing Therapy

Providers Treating Cerebral Palsy

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Cerebral Palsy. Review each provider for availability.

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Vikki A. Stefans, M.D.

Vikki A. Stefans, M.D. Developmental Pediatrician

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Mara E. Wood, Ph.D.

Mara E. Wood, Ph.D. Neuropsychologist

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Locations Where Providers Treat Cerebral Palsy

Note that the treatment of Cerebral Palsy may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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An aerial shot of Arkansas Children's Hospital, the sunset softening the sky in oranges and pinks.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital

1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-263-2644
Primary Care
501-222-4596
Specialty Care
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Schmieding Developmental Center

2575 S. Gene George Blvd.
Suite 100
Springdale, AR 72762

Appointment Phone Number
479-750-0125
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Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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