CP Information

The time after a child has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy can be extremely difficult for parents. Beyond the arrival of a new family member, a CP diagnosis may also require complete shifts in treatment, care and more. Tackling all of the logistics around a special needs child can be a challenge, not to mention the emotional toll a Cerebral Palsy diagnosis can place upon a parent.

In the interest of providing a brief, yet effective overview for parents who may find themselves with a child who has received a Cerebral Palsy diagnosis, here is a short outline of suggested steps:

Facing a Cerebral Palsy diagnosis is never easy, and it becomes even more challenging if you don’t have a family, support group or medical team assisting you. We’ve discussed before the isolated feelings that can occur when parents of special needs children do not have the required individuals in place to be able to feel supported.

Parents tackle obstacles in a wide variety of creative and unique ways. Parents of children with Cerebral Palsy face even more challenges to overcome for their child (and family), making their journey even more unique. When it comes to travel, depending upon the severity of the child’s Cerebral Palsy, it can be a nightmare for parents to find the proper accommodations, activities and more. One mom took this challenge head-on and did something quite impressive in the process with a company called Special Globe.

Learn more about special programs and ideas related to travel for a child with Cerebral Palsy

Our organization, MyChild, was created as a resource for parents across the country to connect with helpful organizations aimed to assist children with Cerebral Palsy. Given the fact we are located in Michigan, we are very aware of the unique circumstances facing special needs children in this state. This state faces a wide range in weather, school systems and more. As a result, our help for children in Michigan is built to assist, and customized to adjust to the programs available and for making an impact on your child!

As you’ve undoubtedly seen on our Facebook Page, MyChild is dedicated to providing free Cerebral Palsy assistance to parents of children with CP. What you might not know, or be aware of, is how we do this and the steps we take to provide unique, personalized help every day. If you could use help for your child with Cerebral Palsy, or would just like to better understand our program, here is a look behind the scenes at our efforts.

As we have noted in the past, parenting for a child with Special Needs is a daily journey that comes with incredible feelings of joy, but also unique difficulties that can lead to isolation when others fail to understand. One of the services we are major proponents of, both within our community as well as in our resources, is the value of Cerebral Palsy support groups, not only for the commonality they provide, but the information and assistance they can offer.

If your child was not diagnosed at birth with Cerebral Palsy, but you suspect that they may have CP, every day can be a stressful, alternating sequence of concern and relief. Attempting to link potential symptoms of Cerebral Palsy with everyday behavior can be exhausting. In the interest of helping parents understand whether their child is exhibiting symptoms of Cerebral Palsy, we have put together a short list of signs to watch for if you suspect CP.

In an effort to provide brief, short answers to a variety of Cerebral Palsy questions, we are starting a series of blog posts that attempt to provide quick information on topics that our families care about the most. Today’s post looks to answer, “what is Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy?”

The seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks and months after a Cerebral Palsy diagnosis can be an exhausting and trying experience for parents. The initial impact of hearing the Cerebral Palsy diagnosis can be quickly replaced with a wide range of emotions, as well as innumerable questions. With CP, parents are best served looking for answers to the ‘What’ and ‘How’ of their child’s Cerebral Palsy due to the impact early intervention treatment can have.