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who we help

The children who are served by CHASA may have some or all of the following conditions:

• hemiplegia:  paralysis of one side of the body

• hemiparesis: partial paralysis of one side of the body

• stroke: many of the children have hemipareis or hemiplegia due to an early infarct

• seizure disorder or epilepsy as a result of the early brain injury

• speech, language, and/or feeding problems

• learning differences, mental challenges

• happy, grumpy, excited, sad, frustrated, smart, adaptive, caring, loving kids

We refer parents to the Hemi-Kids online support group which consists of the following members:

• parents of children with hemiplegia, hemiparesis, childhood stroke

• adults who have had hemiplegia or hemiparesis since childhood

• caregivers and teachers of children with hemiplegia

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The information contained in this Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association (CHASA) Web site is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment, and CHASA recommends consultation with your doctor or health care professional.