Seek Support and Assist

Support comes in many forms. From having a friend, or a relative, that can lend a helping hand or a helpful ear, to securing financial support from the government or non-profit groups, identifying means of support when times are difficult makes life easier.

On the surface, it seems as though sources of support are everywhere, but as parents eventually learn, not all methods of assistance are available for every situation. Also, many adults experience anxiety when asking for support, even when they are justified in doing so. It is at these times when it helps to remember that family and friends appreciate the opportunity to help, and organizations exist to assist.

When health and wellness are at stake, however, asking for support is an easy decision to make.

Ways in which to assist:

The following are opportunities for individuals with Cerebral Palsy who want to assist others.

• Accomplish
• Advocate
• Assist others
• Become a role model
• Connect
• Get Inspired
• Inspire

• Make a difference
• Mentor
• Motivate
• Network
• Pay it forward
• Recycle slightly used equipment
• Visit

Ways in which to support

The following are opportunities for individuals to support individuals with Cerebral Palsy.

• Accept
• Accomodate
• Adopt
• Advocate
• Assist
• Babysit
• Bond with
• Build a ramp
• Call MyChild™ at (800) 692-4453
• Care
• Caregive
• Change policies
• Change the system
• Clean house
• Comfort
• Cook
• Create awareness
• Create inclusive playscapes
• Date
• Donate to Cerebral Palsy causes
• Support your favorite causes
• Volunteer
• Defend
• Donate your time
• Encourage
• Engage in conversations
• Employ
• Find product and service vendors
• Fight discrimination
• Fight stereotypes
• Fund causes
• Grant wishes
• Have children with
• Help with chores
• House and shelter
• Identify community support and funding sources

• Include
• Inspire
• Invent solutions
• Learn about Cerebral Palsy
• Lend your expertise
• Locate assistance
• Love
• Make a difference
• Marry
• Mentor
• Modify homes
• Offer help
• Open opportunities
• Prevent abuse
• Prevent Cerebral Palsy
• Practice disability etiquette
• Problem solve
• Promote independence
• Protect
• Provide friendship
• Provide recognition
• Recognize and report abuse
• Redefine norms
• Research
• Respect
• Share a smile
• Shop
• Socialize with
• Support research
• Sponsor
• Support
• Teach life skills
• Transport
• Visit
• Volunteer

At MyChild™ we strive every day to meet the complex needs of families touched by cerebral palsy. We are here to assist our families at any stage of the journey, with any concern they – or those that support them – have, at the moment. We provide information, resources, support and unlimited inspiration. If you have a question, a concern, an idea, or a story to share, please feel free to contact our call center at (800) 692-4453. Our call center is available to take live calls from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., EST.