Need information on international patient admission programs

  : : Dear Sir or Madam,
  : : I have a Russian client whose son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of 2, but has bee undergoing treatment and taking classes at home to reach a current state of mental retardation. He is social, outgoing, but recently he started experiencing headaches and loss of strength and memory. He is 19 and his parents would like him to be admitted to a medical center or hospital where he could undergo rehabilitation or adaptation to become an active member of society, perhaps to learn certain simple tasks that would allow him to blend in. There are no such programs in Russia and mentally retarded children grow up outcasts and are considered unworthy members of society. This person's retardation is not that deep, so he could easily adapt to live as normal life as possible had he been allowed to. If you have any information on centers or hospitals that admit international patients and/or information on how to be admitted, please e-mail it to me at ***@****.
  : : Thank you very much for your assistance.
  : : Yelena Kit
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  : Dear Yelena,
  : You can contact the International Center
  : Appointment Desk at the Cleveland Clinic
  : [phone], between 8am and 5 pm EDT
  : and they will be able to tell you about the
  : different rehabilitation program available.
Dear Yelana,
I am sorry about the situation with your Russian client.  As CP is a static condition, that is by definition non-progressive I find that it is strange that he is progressing in his deficits.  Often times there are diagnoses that when given, are the best possible diagnoses that can be entertained at the time in history they are made.  Medical knowledge advances and sometimes the diagnosis can change.  I am not saying that the diagnosis was improper or that this young gentleman does not have CP.  This may be something that is in addition to his CP that is affecting him this way.  It might be wise just to have a pediatric neurologist look at him and see if his ongoing deficit is CP or not, and if it is, can another disease be the progressing symptoms that he is experiencing.  Rehab is also a very good idea.  
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro:Pediatrics MD, RPS
  : Good luck
  Thank you very much for information.