Evidence Based Resources for Pediatric Therapists

04/17/2026

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04/12/2026

Join WEG at the Military Child World Expo (MCWE) 2026, a national celebration honoring the strength, service, and spirit of military-connected children and families.

This year’s Expo, commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary, will take place April 25, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency - Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia.

Learn more and register:
https://www.themilitarychildworldexpo.com/april-25-2026

04/12/2026

Did you know the Children’s Center has launched a new monthly newsletter? Each issue is filled with expert tips, timely health insights, and stories from families like yours. ✨

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04/12/2026

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We're thrilled to be heading to Philadelphia for , the 80th Annual Meeting in September! Save the date and stay tuned for registration opening next month!

04/12/2026

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HIE & Secondary Microcephaly

🔹 Secondary microcephaly means a smaller head size that develops after birth due to brain injury, like HIE. While the term can feel alarming, it's simply a measurement that reflects how the brain is growing.

🔹 It’s different from congenital microcephaly, which is present at birth—this type results from restricted brain growth over time.

🔹 One study found that up to 48% of babies with HIE were affected, though more research is needed.

🔹 Diagnosis usually happens within the first year, as head and brain growth are closely monitored after HIE.

🔗 Visit HIE.Support for tailored support programming and resources.

04/10/2026

New research on Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) from our Network has revealed broad differences in techniques/approaches used for SDR surgeries. SDR is a common surgery used to reduce spasticity in children with cerebral palsy (and adults at some hospitals).

The study, published in Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, looked at data from 564 children at nine hospitals who had SDR surgery. The study team found variation in who receives the surgery, how it is performed, and how pain is managed afterward. These findings are an important first step toward understanding which approaches lead to the best outcomes for children with CP. Congratulations to Dr. Brandon Rocque, the leading author on the publication, the Network's surgical spasticity study team and all of the Network sites that contributed to this effort.

1. The published article is open access (free to view): https://doi.org/10.3171/2025.11.PEDS25497
2. Read more about this research effort on our blog: https://cprn.org/blog/
3. Check out our last SDR webinar: https://youtu.be/aUGyRbCacbQ?si=kiLew9Kstm8RSnf6

ID: Graphic from the Cerebral Palsy Research Network April blog. At the top, the CPRN logo appears above the headline, “Our Network’s Care & Treatment Update! Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR).” Below the text is a photo of an adult with short gray hair holding hands with a child in a red sweater and shorts as they practice movement together in a therapy space.

04/10/2026

An umbrella review and meta-analysis of 40 systematic reviews found that preterm birth (

04/10/2026

In a report of a trial in JAMA Pediatrics, Tarouco et al1 describe studying the effect of a parent-led enhanced developmental intervention (EDI) on executive function at school age among children born preterm in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The intervention took place from ages 7 months to 12 months, and.....

04/08/2026

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04/06/2026

04/06/2026