Cerebral Palsy affects children in a variety of ways. The full spectrum includes physical, emotional, social and adaptive development, but it also includes intellectual factors as well. Helping your child grow intellectually can include reading, making your child’s literacy contingent on how... Read More
September 01, 2015
When a child is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, parents commonly begin mapping out what it means for their child’s future. Though a few symptoms may be evident at an early age or, more likely, when developmental milestones have been missed, your child’s CP will be a lifelong journey. Limiting the... Read More
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August 31, 2015
The day a child is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy is assuredly a difficult one for the entire family. While CP can impact children and adults in a variety of ways, having a concrete Cerebral Palsy diagnosis is the first step to getting critical assistance. Doing so can not only help in better... Read More
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August 28, 2015
A new school year is almost upon us, which is almost impossible to believe! As you have hopefully already dived into our Summer with CP guide and had a blast with your children, returning to class is still right around the corner.... Read More
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August 24, 2015
Beyond being a resource for those looking to better understand Cerebral Palsy, we also pride ourselves on sharing impactful stories that inspire and represent a great example of the potential children with CP can have. Our Facebook Page carries many of these stories of inspiration, but we wanted... Read More
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August 20, 2015
Learning how to properly use eating utensils or drinking from a cup is something every child learns growing up. It is already hard enough for young children to master this, but even harder for children with Cerebral Palsy. It may be challenging to hold onto a spoon, scoop food off of a plate, or... Read More
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August 18, 2015
As you likely know, Cerebral Palsy is a condition that impacts people in a wide variety of ways. As a result, CP is often accompanied by a wide variety of misconceptions and, regrettably, a lack of awareness from the public. Just as much as CP... Read More
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August 14, 2015
Each child with special needs faces their own challenges. However, they do not face these challenges alone; family and loved ones looking for the best for their child with Cerebral Palsy are looking to learn and grow as well. With all of this work and focus, it can be difficult for parents of... Read More
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August 12, 2015
Part of the motivation behind developing CerebralPalsy.org was to consolidate critical Cerebral Palsy information in one central location. While there are many websites available to help special needs families, it is also fragmented and at times unreliable when it comes to accuracy or supporting... Read More
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August 11, 2015
Cerebral Palsy is a condition that does not know race, gender, wealth, geography, etc. It is a condition that afflicts far too many children across the world. Due to the limits many programs place on assistance for children with Cerebral Palsy, many parents seem to think their income level may... Read More
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