Tue Oct 07 15:41:41 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Thiruvananthapuram, India – October 7, 2025** – The Trivandrum Physiatrists Club hosted a World Cerebral Palsy Day observance and health awareness program on Tuesday at the Urban Resource Centre, Pettah, focusing on early detection and comprehensive care for children with cerebral palsy.

P. Selvan, State president of the Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Professor at the Department of PMR Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, officially opened the event.

The program drew participation from children with cerebral palsy, their parents, and special educators. Medical professionals emphasized the critical role of early detection and the importance of community support for parents navigating the challenges of raising children with cerebral palsy.

The event featured comprehensive sessions covering vital aspects of care, including nutrition, specialized management of complications such as spasticity and epilepsy, mental health support, and an overview of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPWD Act).

**About The Trivandrum Physiatrists Club:**

The Trivandrum Physiatrists Club is an association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialists dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities in the Thiruvananthapuram region.

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