As an organization, MyChild with Cerebral Palsy was established by Ken Stern as a bridge in the gap between services available to all children with Cerebral Palsy. While some families are able to afford and easily access therapy and support efforts aimed at helping children with CP reach their... Read More
July 13, 2015
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July 10, 2015
There’s no silver bullet to remove stress from your life as a special needs parent, but that does not mean you can’t try different techniques to limit it, right? Guess what: suggesting you just buy a candle or take up a hobby isn’t going to cut it – we want to provide a wide assortment... Read More
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July 09, 2015
As the ‘Ultimate Resource for Everything Cerebral Palsy,’ our organization has a unique role in helping families. While we continue to build out our assistance (including a foundation dedicated to research and improving the future still to come!), one thing that we have found to be a consistent... Read More
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July 06, 2015
Health-care costs associated with a condition like CP can be extremely high. Finding insurance for children with Cerebral Palsy used to be difficult due the ability of insurance companies to deny coverage based upon a pre-existing condition. However, current insurance rules have opened up the... Read More
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July 03, 2015
Regardless of your income level, being a Cerebral Palsy parent means you could use some help. Ranging from getting someone to help watch your child with special needs to critical resources from federal programs, every little bit helps. It is important, though, that parents connect with the... Read More
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July 01, 2015
In the past year, we have done many different things to improve our offerings for our Facebook community and each new parent who finds us through search. With a new website launching at the end of this month, we’ll also be... Read More
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June 29, 2015
For every special needs child, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) can be an important part of their education and future success. It can be challenging to create a perfect education plan around your child’s needs, but the IEP can drive a focus for the school that matches parental and... Read More
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June 25, 2015
Every parent’s top priority is for their child to be healthy and happy. When that child has Cerebral Palsy, our community has demonstrated the incredible strength and effort parents will put into their making these priorities become a reality. While we have discussed... Read More
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June 22, 2015
Cerebral Palsy is a significant diagnosis that comes with a wide assortment of related conditions. Whether an individual is facing a lifetime of required care and assistance, or lives with only minimal challenges, anyone diagnosed with CP tackles an assortment of difficulties each day. Accessing... Read More
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June 19, 2015
Being the parent of a child with special needs brings with it intense challenges and a wide range of emotions. The parents in our community have continuously shown strength and courage in the face of these challenges, but that doesn’t mean that these daily experiences should be ignored or... Read More
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