Helping Kids With Hemiplegia or Pediatric Stroke

Parents tell us they could not make the journey of raising a child with hemiplegia, hemiparesis, or pediatric stroke without the support of other parents who have been there. We want you to know that you are not alone. Join us!

The Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association (CHASA) is a non-profit organization offering support and information to families of infants, children, and young adults who have hemiplegia, hemiparesis, or hemiplegic cerebral palsy, often due to perinatal stroke, childhood stroke, brain injury, or other rare causes. CHASA connects thousands of families of children with hemiplegia and adults who have had hemiplegia since childhood, through online and in person support groups and an annual retreat.  Families of younger children with hemiplegia discuss things like early diagnosis of cerebral palsy or stroke in an infant, physical therapy, early intervention, occupational therapy for a child who has problems using one hand, helping a child with behavioral problems, fun ideas for constraint therapy, and more.  Parents of older children discussion topics include learning differences, how to set up an individualized education plan (IEP) at school, helping kids make friends, adapting a car, and transitioning to college or work.

Join other parents of children who have hemiplegia or hemiparesis

Hemi-Kids Discussion Group - In depth discussions about topics affecting babies and children who have hemiplegia or hemiparesis due to infant or childhood stroke, cerebral palsy, brain tumor, hemispherectomy, and other causes of hemiplegia or hemiparesis.

CHASA Family Retreat - From newborns to age 30, if you’ve had hemiplegia as a child, this is the place to make lifelong connections with others who understand. Parents, siblings, and individuals with hemiplegia attend a 3 to 5 day retreat that includes discussion groups, social activities, and time to share ideas with others.

Local Support Groups for Families of Children with Hemiplegia - We have groups for kids and adults with hemiplegia around the world. When you join the Hemi-Kids group, you’ll have the option of joining a Facebook group in your area.