In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Shea Hammond, athlete and founder of CP Soccer. Shea shares about his personal experience growing up with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and how staying active and working with a physical therapist has helped him continue to reach his goals. He also discusses CP Soccer’s mission, to build a nationwide soccer league for kids who are affected by cerebral palsy, stroke or traumatic brain injury, and what’s next for the organization. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Mauricio Delgado, professor of neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, former president of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine and co-founder member of the Mexican Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Dr. Delgado explains how CP is diagnosed and treated, and what the future for those affected and their caregivers looks like.

 

Additional Resources

CP Soccer

Biking Gives Freedom to a Teen with Cerebral Palsy

How Parents Advocate for Their Children with Rare Diseases

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes

RJ Mitte on Living Confidently with Cerebral Palsy

Gavin McHugh is Building an Acting Career and a Community with Cerebral Palsy

Josh Blue Uses Humor to Ease the Stigma Around Cerebral Palsy

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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD