The Paralympics movement celebrated another successful year in Rio de Janeiro as throngs of athletes vied for medals in fierce and exciting competition. With the Summer Games now in the books, the results are in; and what a great source of inspiration they are for those with Cerebral Palsy.... Read More
Among the many physical therapy options available for those with Cerebral Palsy, one of the most popular is aquatic intervention. Optimizing movement and function are central in bringing out the full potential and independence of someone with Cerebral Palsy, and swimming exercises can help do... Read More
A shocking new report from the Houston Chronicle reveals some very important information about how Texas schools have blocked special education for children with special needs. All to keep at an arbitrary 8.5% enrollment level, saving the state billions at the cost of children.
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Time can be hard to come by in this day and age. Even as technology increases our ability to find and do so much, it can be easy to feel like you are under a pressure cooker with so many things going on. Whether you are an advocate or your child has been recently diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy,... Read More
Fall is right around the corner, which means the time-honored holiday of Halloween is fast-approaching. While adults can get in on the fun surrounding Halloween, this is mostly a holiday for kids. Even as your decorations and overall scheduling may feel like the main focuses this year, it’s... Read More
For over a decade, our organization has helped connect parents with resources to help children with Cerebral Palsy. Born out of our founder’s frustration that parents of children with CP had very few non-legal options at their disposal, MyChild connects all types of individuals and families... Read More
Light can be a fascinating thing and children just seem to attract to it. Whether it is shadows on the wall or how the sunlight is spraying across an item, it can draw a child’s attention and can stir an interest. Crafts or play time involving light can be great sensory and just plain old fun.... Read More
Spending time with your child is very important. It can help set up conversations where your child feels the opportunity to talk to you. It can also create a better bond between parent and child. Children value their time with their parents because it makes them feel important and loved. These... Read More
Q: What do Alanis Morissette, David Hasselhoff, Oprah, Regis Philbin, Cynthia Nixon, and Robin Roberts all have in common? A: Yes, it’s true that they’re all celebrities, but what’s more is they’re all celebrities who have made donations to the... Read More