Reading is important for children and adults. They educate us and can take us to a different world. Sometimes that different world is just someone’s life whose may or may not be similar to yours. Learning more about Cerebral Palsy and understanding what it’s like to have is important. To... Read More
We created a page of terms that surround Cerebral Palsy etiquette, but anyone in touch with the special needs community knows more is needed. Sadly, just as much as there is near universal rejection of the “r-... Read More
Cerebral Palsy (“CP”) is a diagnosis provided by a neurologist or medical professional based upon medical tests (including an MRI) that reveals a brain injury or malformation occurred during fetal development, delivery or shortly after birth. In some instances, this can be due to genetic... Read More
Cerebral Palsy is a lifelong condition based upon an injury or malformation of the brain that often occurs during pregnancy, delivery or after birth. Sadly, this moment in time leads to a lifetime of challenges that evolves over time. This is important for two reasons: (1) your efforts today may... Read More
Spending time at the beach is the perfect activity for any family, especially on a hot, sunny day. Have you ever got to the beach - kids in tow - and realize that you forgot a couple items? Or realized you should have packed a specific item? It happens to the best of us so we wanted to create a... Read More
With school out, there is only so much time before kids become bored. With the great weather comes a push to go out and do something fun as a family. Unfortunately, options can be limited for the family of a child with special needs due to constraints like lack of accessibility, financial... Read More
We often like to highlight areas in which social stigmas are misdirected or flat out incorrect regarding the special needs community. Often this occurs due to lack of information or years of misinformation saturating society as a whole. While certain advances in technology can help break down... Read More
It goes without saying that the life of a parent of a child with special needs can involve a lot of moving pieces. Far too often parents are left to manage a long line of activities with little to no help. Therapies, school, activities, family… all of these things can be immediate, everyday... Read More
