In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by actors Micah Fowler, Kelsey Cardona, and Phoebe Rae Taylor. Micah shares how his Cerebral Palsy (CP) diagnosis differs from the character who he played on ABC’s Speechless and his sister Kelsey explains the benefits of this representation that she’s seen in real-time. Phoebe Rae then explains how she got her role in Disney’s Out of my Mind and how acting has inspired her for the future. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Ann Tilton, a Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at LSU Health New Orleans with more than 30 years of experience in the field. Dr. Tilton explains what CP is, how it can differ from person to person, and what advancements the community can look forward to.

 

Additional Resources

What is Cerebral Palsy?

 Biking Gives Freedom to a Teen with Cerebral Palsy

Becky Dilworth Skied and Raised a Family Despite Cerebral Palsy

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Similar Topics

Scoring Goals with CP Soccer’s Shea Hammond

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

RJ Mitte on Living Confidently with Cerebral Palsy

 

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