Sidney Said:

Where is the best place to live if you have a disabled child?

We Answered:

Alberta! Especially if your child has Autism. My son is being checked for Autism, but we do know that he has a severe speech delay, Sensory Integration Disorder, and he is developmentally delayed. We live in Alberta and we have help for him through the PUF funding. He is in a program called GRIT, and it provides him with a developmental specialist for three hours each day., an O.T. and a Speech Therapist. Alot of people are moving to Alberta because its the place to be if your child has disabilites, they have the money here!

Marie Said:

is this normal i ppl with cerebral palsy?

We Answered:

hey, it's not big deal. Math? come on, I can't even understand have the numbers and processes. The stuttering thing, well, most "normal" people have that when they get nervous, you just gotta try to slow down when you speak. Also, all the Physo stuff you gotta keep that up, even though you don't have school anymore you still gotta keep working your muscles. CP effects the muscles and really effects the brains thinking. You just need to be confidant with yourself and the rest will follow.

hope this helps!

Lester Said:

Did this happen,because i stayed up all night and dint go to sleep?

We Answered:

wow would have helped to know this info when you asked about this the other day.
yeah of course not sleeping and not eating will cause you to faint. your body needs sleep and food to keep you healthy and and energized.

Louis Said:

what else can i do?? any ideas?

We Answered:

just take a deep breath and think bout what you want to say.u could also sing. or read aloud.

Seth Said:

is this normal for an 18 year old femalwee with cerebral palsy?

We Answered:

yes.there both commion in ppl with cp.

Crystal Said:

Is this Mild Cerebral Palsy or something else???

We Answered:

Bending the upper extremities is ddefinately a sign of the baby reflexes that he still have, and a sign of delayed motor development...Yes it could be mild CP.I would take him to neurologist, to find out what is happening to him. OT and PT and ST could help him to catch up with his peers.
He is still very young and kids brain is like a sponge..they can learn, re-learn many things. The sooner you start the habilitation, the more chance he will have to catch up.

I'm a conductor-teacher, working with children who have CP, with a different approach or 'therapy' if you'd like..called Conductive education. It is more intense than regular therapies (therapy is 3-5 hours a DAY)..if you have the chance find a conductive center near to you..I thought children walking, when previously they were in wheelchairs..

Good luck, and stay calm...it will take some time, but your son sounds like a very mild case...so he has all the chance to catch up.
If you have questions just e-mail me to anci_toth@yahoo.co.uk

Andrea