CPON was initially funded by United Cerebral Palsy Research and Education Foundation.  We are located at Michigan State University in the Department of Epidemiology, and our website is run by CPON's research team.

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News & Information - Opportunities to Participate in Research

  OWL: Origins, Wellness and Life-history in CP
This research study of children ages 2-15 is investigating factors in pregnancy and birth that are different in children with cerebral palsy and in children without cerebral palsy, to gain knowledge needed to help prevent this disabling condition.  

 CEEP - Conductive Education Evaluation
It has been reported that children with CP can benefit from early interventions.  Intervention services often begin in the first year of life, as soon as developmental delays are detected, and even before a diagnosis of CP. 

 CFCS Communication Function Classification System
Communication disorders can affect education, vocation, and social interactions for people with cerebral palsy. The purpose of this research is to create the Communication Function Classification System (CFCS) for children with cerebral palsy.  Click here for more information

 UM and Mary Free Bed Literacy study
The University of Michigan and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital are offering opportunities for children with Cerebral Palsy to participate in a literacy research study funded by the National Institutes of Health.