It can be difficult to parent a child diagnosed with cerebral palsy, but what you should know is that you’re not alone. Parents have formed support groups all over the country, on the Internet and in person. It’s hard to imagine that anyone is feeling the same about parenting a child with cerebral palsy, but they are.
Cerebral palsy support groups can help you open up. As a parent, you can evaluate information, relate to your own personal experiences, listen and accept others’ experiences and establish a network of others like you.
The Internet is a great source of information and can guide you in the right direction. If you’re looking for support groups for cerebral palsy, start with Google. You can connect with hundreds of parents that are feeling the same way as you. Share parenting thoughts, therapy news, advice and most importantly, inspiration.
Connecting with other parents online, or even in your community with benefit both you and your child. There are local chapter support groups throughout the United States. If your community hasn’t created one yet, there may be other parents in your community looking to form one.
You can also find cerebral palsy support groups at your hospital, your physical therapist or even your child’s school. All of these resources will have information and education at the least about cerebral palsy and parenting a child with cerebral palsy. Finding additional resources and education can be helpful for every day life.
Connect with other parents, families, friends and caregivers who are helping raise a child with cerebral palsy. Inspiring others and having others inspire you and your child can make the different in their every day life, their development and even their emotional well-being.
A big question commonly raised among parents is whether or not your child’s cerebral palsy was preventable. If you believe your doctor or medical team may have caused your child’s cerebral palsy and you would like to find out if you’re eligible for a medical malpractice lawsuit, please contact us today.