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We are so impressed, every day, with the overwhelming love and care the parents on our Facebook Page demonstrate for their children with Cerebral Palsy. One of the most consistent concerns expressed by parents is the idea of finding help caring for a child with Cerebral Palsy. The core problem, of sorts, is that parents of children with special needs know their child’s… special needs… so well that there is an immediate fear or anxiety of what another person will be able to do or help when problems arise.

Discussing the differences people have can be complicated enough, much less while trying to explain to children. Often adults tiptoe around the situation in order to avoid talking about it, choosing silence rather than a learning experience. The truth is discussing special needs can be a difficult topic, but one that is needed to be discussed in order for the next generation to be truly open to the world. To help advocates start a discussion the next time a child is curious, we put together a couple tips to make the conversation go a little easier.

While it may be easy to spot the items that are relevant to the winter months due to the holidays and natural breaks in scheduling, there are other topics of focus for special needs parents during June, too! June 21^st marks the first day of summer, but this month may be significant to you and your child for perhaps other, and even more important reasons. We’ve put together a few items that Cerebral Palsy parents should keep in mind as the calendar changes and, as always, welcome your input and suggestions as well!

Selecting a daycare for your child can be extremely stressful and challenging. There are many factors that go into your decision, including the accommodations that are needed for a child with special needs and the capabilities of the staff. Some daycares may even request you supply information regarding medications and sensitivities, leading to worry about whether you are including too much or too little information for a child you care about so much. To hopefully lessen the stress, we will discuss here the factors to consider while selecting the perfect daycare for your child.

Cerebral Palsy is a condition that far too many people fail to understand. Where some people believe it is a rare disease or, absurdly enough, something that they could possibly “catch,” the reality is that there’s too much confusion.. As a parent of a child with Cerebral Palsy, you understand that your child was born into a life of challenges, but also potential successes.

The vast majority of our posts are aimed at exploring ways that the life of a child with Cerebral Palsy can be improved, while enabling them to achieve their fullest potential. The reason for this is that early intervention efforts are extremely impactful in helping those with Cerebral Palsy reach that potential (and then some!). However, we also think it is important that moms and dads also take care of themselves. In short you need to take good care of you, to be certain you’ll be there and always able to provide the best for your child.

We’re tremendous fans of grassroots efforts and the recent news that Target has begun a test run of using Caroline’s Carts got us thinking… while it’s wonderful Target has tackled this very important initiative, that momentum shouldn’t just stop with them.

The team at CerebralPalsy.org was built to fill in gaps that exist in the support system for children with Cerebral Palsy in this country. Parents may be unaware of information and resources that are available, due to lack of clarity on the internet and an inability for various groups to reach their intended audience. Our organization assembles helpful resources from across the nation to improve the lives of children and families touched by Cerebral Palsy, and that help begins with a call.

After what was, for much of the country, a relatively bizarre winter, spring is finally here! While children relish the opportunity to get away from school and intense learning, parents face a new round of challenges and other considerations. However, warm weather also presents a number of terrific opportunities, as well as unique items to keep tabs on for your child.

Far too many parents are led to believe that simply because their child has special needs, accommodations can’t be made to foster a quality education. The truth is that your child, regardless of his or her Cerebral Palsy, is not only entitled to Special Education resources but also schooling tied to every child’s unique needs. Ensuring your child receives this specific schooling, while also doing as much possible to foster a quality environment can undoubtedly be a challenge.