WNBA basketball extraordinaire Elena Delle Donne, recently representing Team USA in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, traces her inspiration to her older sister, Lizzie. Lizzie is blind, deaf, autistic, and... Read More
August 22, 2016
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August 17, 2016
The most valuable offering CerebralPalsy.org provides the CP community is the significant free resources and live help the MyChild Care Team offers. Beyond that, though, we like to believe our extensive site content has prominent value. We don’t blame anyone who isn’t able to... Read More
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August 16, 2016
The reality is that many children with Cerebral Palsy are born via C-Section. Complications during a pregnancy can be one of many factors that requires a mother to forego a natural birth and instead deliver via C-Section. Whether a Cesarean was pre-planned or required due to circumstances during... Read More
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August 15, 2016
Therapy can be a tough time for a young child. Due to activities that are at times painful and/or boring, some children resist going to their therapy sessions and don’t enjoy their time there. Aqua therapy may be an option for some children with special needs and it won’t even feel like therapy... Read More
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August 11, 2016
First and foremost an important disclaimer: we’re not marriage counselors. We note this because the information we provide on topics like this is merely intended to be a bridge to information you can obtain from others with more specialized qualifications, and is not based on our own expertise... Read More
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August 09, 2016
Every relationship is hard, and the challenges of co-parenting can increase the amount of stress on a marriage. When a child has special needs, like Cerebral Palsy, additional issues can arise out of whom primarily carries the burden and the different ways each parent handles the emotions... Read More
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August 08, 2016
Children with special needs, including Cerebral Palsy (“CP”), can be greatly limited by what toys they are able to use and enjoy. Symptoms associated with CP can become a significant barrier to using toys that children at the same age level are able to use. This is why small... Read More
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August 05, 2016
Everyone knows that advances in technology happen every day. Whether it’s the newest iPhone model or high-resolution television, something unique and exciting seems right around the corner. But exciting technological advances are not limited to phone or television products – there are plenty of... Read More
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August 03, 2016
Life with Cerebral Palsy can be very frustrating and sometimes it can be significantly important to get a little pick-me-up to keep from getting discouraged. There are many ups and downs in life and we all could use some inspiration to keep us headed in the right direction. Since we love sharing... Read More
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August 01, 2016
You don’t have time to dive into the nuances of Cerebral Palsy each time you mention your child’s diagnosis and someone wants to better understand. While a thorough explanation can be extremely beneficial in breaking down stigmas (and you could always just... Read More
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