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What Should You Expect at Your Child’s Medical Appointment with Dr. Lisa Thornton

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Release Date: 07/28/2020

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Part Two of this very special episode series, when CPF podcast host Cynthia Frisina dives deeper with Michael Kutcher into his life growing up in Iowa with cerebral palsy, his "coming of age" and life as the twin brother of actor Christopher "Ashton" Kutcher.

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Let's Talk CP host, Cynthia Frisina talks with Dr. Michael Kruer about this topic and his ground-breaking research in part two of a fascinating discussion about the possible genetic causes of CP and new research.

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If you're interested in learning more about what is involved with genetic testing  and  how a visit with a genetic counselor might be helpful, join Cynthia Frisina, the host of Let's Talk CP, as she dives deep with licensed genetic counselor, Danielle Lemke and they talk about what genetic counseling really is, how it can help and  what it might be used for as it relates to potential genetic causes of cerebral palsy. 

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Introduction of Let’s Talk CP. What Questions Should You Be Asking Your Child’s Clinician?

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Preparing yourself and your child well for medical appointments means a better experience for everyone. Our “Let’s Talk CP” podcast series continues Cerebral Palsy Foundation host, Cynthia Frisina talking with Physiatrist Dr. Lisa Thornton about cerebral palsy, spasticity and what to expect at many kinds of medical appointments.

Questions include what to expect when procedures like botulinum toxin injections are recommended, how to talk with a clinician when “little ears” are listening, and much more.

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