CP Support

Assistance arrives in many forms and through varied sources. Even though the government provides support from the local level to national, there are many non-governmental organizations that exist to assist, as well. Join us on this cerebral palsy blog as we follow and share programs and services that can benefit our families.

The Unfortunate Reality of Divorce in Couples with a Child with Special Needs

Posted: August 9, 2016

Each relationship has its challenges. Divorce is a difficult topic that is all too common in families that include children with special needs. Find out more about navigating your marriage and improving it!

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Explaining Cerebral Palsy in 30 Seconds

Posted: August 1, 2016

Left at a loss for words when trying to explain Cerebral Palsy? We are hoping to make the work easier by giving you a brief rundown for the next conversation you have and welcome your input!

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A Cerebral Palsy Lawyer: Why Would a Family Need One?

Posted: July 28, 2016

After years of work in birth injury, the founder of this site realized there were far too few resources available to children with Cerebral Palsy that did not qualify for legal assistance. There are a wide variety of causes of CP, but there’s also an extensive variety of life events that can warrant a Cerebral Palsy lawyer. All of our assistance is free, but the value of a legal professional to help your child’s situation is important and why we delve into this topic.

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Managing Prescriptions for a Child Growing Up with Special Needs

Posted: July 21, 2016

Help your child feel part of his or her medical care, as well as navigate the complexities associated, through different methods aimed at addressing their unique needs!

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Taking Your Child with Special Needs to the Zoo

Posted: July 6, 2016

We've put together a thorough guide to taking your child with Cerebral Palsy (or other special needs) to the zoo. We hope the tips inspire you and make the process easier for your family so that you can have the best visit possible!

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Just Keep Swimming: Lessons from Characters with Special Needs

Posted: June 29, 2016

It's a great thing that movies today are featuring characters with special needs. Some recent animated films have brought mental and physical challenges to the forefront, which is great for increasing advocacy and building a stronger feeling of unity in children!

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Sand and Cerebral Palsy

Posted: June 21, 2016

Find out ways sand can be a fun part of your child's summer while also providing valuable therapy benefits for a child with Cerebral Palsy.

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Finding Therapeutic Benefits in Everyday Acts

Posted: June 20, 2016

Therapy doesn't have to be boring or stressful! Build therapeutic benefits into a wide assortment of tasks to help your child learn and develop without realizing it!