National Spinal Cord Injury Association Resource Center
Factsheet #14:
Resources for
Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury
Pediatric spinal cord injury is defined as an acute
traumatic lesion of the spinal cord and roots in children
from newborn age through 15 years. According to recent
statistics, nearly 10% of the estimated 11,000 new cases
of spinal cord injury (SCI) which occur annually in the
U.S. affect children of ages 1-15.
Topics covered in this fact sheet
include:
- Statistics on children with SCI
- In Touch With Kids
- Listing of
associations that specialize in the care of
children with SCI
- Reading Resources
- Catalogs of Toys and Games
For a complete
text of this fact sheet, join NSCIA.
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This factsheet is offered as an
information service and is not intended to include every
recreational toy or book available, nor is it an
endorsement of any of the products mentioned herein. Any
information you may have to offer to further update this
factsheet would be greatly appreciated. The National
Spinal Cord Injury Association Resource Center (NSCIRC)
provides information and referral on any subject related
to spinal cord injury. Contact the resource center at
1-800-962-9629.
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