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Research news: The hidden effort people with CP make to fit in

A new research project shows how people with CP engage in ongoing, invisible efforts to simply be themselves. A researcher challenges notions of normality and offers new perspectives on disability. 

Julie Holder Oplæg

Infants at risk of CP show delayed social and emotional development

A new PhD study indicates that infants at risk of CP are more likely to experience delayed social and emotional development, and that interactions with parents may be challenged during the first year of life.

Thomas Bredgaard Oplæg Temadag

New report: only one in three people with CP are employed

New research shows that cognitive challenges among people with CP can be hard to recognise and often form a key barrier to entering the workforce. 

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New national guidelines aim to enable earlier CP diagnosis

New guidelines will make it easier to detect CP at an earlier stage. They are based on an extensive research project with more than 200 children suspected of having CP.

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Professional conference through a mother’s eyes: “Here, we are all equal”

Lisa Emilie Schøler Hartman, mother to a boy with CP, shares what she gained from her first visit to Europe's largest conference on disabilities. 

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Professor Andrea Guzzetta presented with 1 million DKK research award

An Italian professor receives the Elsass Fuundation Research Price 2025. He has made a significant impact on the field of early diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy.

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Award recipient: “Every child and every family we help keeps me pushing forward”

Andrea Guzzetta is deeply committed to improving the quality of life for children with CP. Learn more about the recipient of the 2025 Elsass Foundation Research Prize.

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The Elsass Foundation bids farewell to CEO

After just under a year in the role, Jacob Hübertz is stepping down as CEO. The decision was reached by mutual agreement.

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Increased risk of depression in new mothers of children with suspected CP

A new study shows that mothers of children with suspected CP have an increased risk of postpartum depression.