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Hemiplegia Children's
Hemiplegia and Stroke Association View CHASA Federal Tax Return information at GuideStar 2010 Infant and Childhood Stroke Fact Sheet Outcome of pediatric stroke survivors Database for Stroke in Infants and Children CHASA awards $8000 in college and trade school scholarships CHASA awards $7100 in Family Retreat Scholarships |
Children's Hemiplegia & Stroke Association
Hemi-Kids Discussion Group
Pediatric Stroke
Pediatric
Stroke Hope Welcome to the Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association, CHASA, the first non-profit organization in North America to offer information and support to families of infants, children, and young adults who have hemiplegia or hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Hemiplegia in children is due to a number of different causes and includes stroke, blood vessel disorders, infection, trauma, tumors, and other rare causes. The most common cause of hemiplegia in children is infant stroke or childhood stroke. 95% of the families we serve have a child who has survived an in utero stroke, perinatal stroke, or childhood stroke. Join HemiKids, a Hemiplegia and Pediatric Stroke Discussion Group HemiKids is an online discussion group where you can meet other parents of children who have hemiplegia, hemiparesis, or hemiplegic cerebral palsy. With over 1650 families, you'll find others who understand the joys and challenges of raising a child with hemiplegia. We talk about many issues - why our child had a stroke (many of us still don't know), how to find the best therapies, ways to help our children learn to dress independently, ideas for working with teachers and school systems, and more. Most of all, you'll find parents who understand what you're going through. You do not have to be alone. Founded in 1996, CHASA recognized the need for information and support for families of children with hemiplegia due to pediatric stroke or other causes. CHASA serves families in a variety of locations in the US as well as in other countries, through local meetings, online discussion group, and educational websites. Families travel from as far away as Australia and Singapore to attend our national family retreats. NEW CHASA Medicaid Waiver Fact Sheet NEW - CHASA to co-sponsor the 2010 Neurobiology of Disease in Children Symposium on Pediatric Stroke NEW - CHASA offers college and trade school scholarships for those affected by childhood hemiplegia. Deadline for application is April 1st and recipients will be notified by October 31st. NEW - Site Updates NEW - Four Research Studies Seeking Participants
Become a fan of CHASA on Facebook Read stories of hope about infant and childhood stroke survivors and children who have hemiplegia at the new Pediatric Stroke Hope website. Help us increase Childhood Stroke and Hemiplegia Awareness. Receive updates on Childhood Stroke Awareness activities in your area. Simple ways to increase Pediatric Stroke Awareness and raise funds for CHASA without spending a dime Learn more about children who have hemiplegia or pediatric stroke by viewing some of their family blogs, videos, and montages. Opportunities are available for families to participate in pediatric stroke or hemiplegia research and CHASA assists in connecting researchers with families of pediatric stroke survivors. Families and healthcare professionals participated in our first Childhood Stroke Awareness Day in 2002 and continue to work toward pediatric stroke awareness through our annual walks, and awareness activities. Stroke in an infant or child is one of the major causes of hemiplegia, hemiparesis, or hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Approximately 95% of the families involved with CHASA have a child who is an infant unilateral stroke survivor. To learn more about stroke in infants and children, visit our Kids Have Strokes website. |
