My Cerebral Palsy Child

10/16/2026

Every child develops at their own pace, but when should parents be concerned?

Missing milestones like rolling over, sitting, crawling, or walking can sometimes be an early sign of cerebral palsy or a birth injury. Early recognition can make a meaningful difference!

Parents, what was the first developmental milestone that made you wonder if something wasn't quite right?

Learn about the signs to watch for:
https://www.mycerebralpalsychild.org/blog/missed-developmental-milestones-birth-injury-or-cerebral-palsy/

Delayed gross motor milestones, asymmetric movement patterns, persistent abnormal reflexes, and atypical muscle tone are among the earliest signs of cerebral palsy.

10/09/2026

The right wheelchair, walker, or mobility aid can open doors to greater independence, comfort, and confidence. But choosing the wrong equipment, or getting an improper fit, can create unexpected challenges. Before you decide, know what to look for. https://www.mycerebralpalsychild.org/blog/mobility-equipment-for-children-with-cerebral-palsy/

Mobility equipment decisions are among the most impactful and most confusing choices families face in cerebral palsy care.

09/18/2026

💚 Cerebral palsy affects the whole family, including siblings.

Kids may have questions they don’t know how to ask: Why does my sibling need more help? Is it okay to feel jealous or frustrated? Will I have to take care of them when I’m older?

Open, age-appropriate conversations can help siblings understand cerebral palsy while giving them space for their own feelings, questions, and needs.

https://www.mycerebralpalsychild.org/blog/talking-to-siblings-about-cerebral-palsy/

Every member of your family deserves support, including financial support that may be owed. Free birth injury legal consultation.

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the heroes who answered the call, and stand with the families whose lives were forever changed.

We will never forget.

09/04/2026

Some of the most serious birth injuries don’t result from a single medication error or one wrong decision; they result from how an entire team recognized, communicated, and responded to an unfolding emergency. Understanding the specific obstetric emergencies that most commonly lead to birth injury helps families evaluate their records, ask better questions, and make informed decisions about next steps.

Some of the most serious birth injuries don’t result from a single medication error or one wrong decision; they result from how an entire team recognized, communicated, and responded to an unfolding emergency. Understanding the specific obstetric emergencies that most commonly lead to birth injury...

08/28/2026

Your child’s school is legally required to provide appropriate support for their disability, but ‘appropriate’ often needs to be defined, fought for, and monitored. Understanding the difference between an IEP and a 504 Plan, knowing how to request the right one, and knowing what to do when the school pushes back gives you the foundation you need to be an effective advocate. https://www.mycerebralpalsychild.org/blog/ieps-and-504-plans-for-children-with-cerebral-palsy/

Your child has legal rights at school, and potentially legal rights beyond it. Free consultation on education advocacy and birth injury options.

08/21/2026

Sleep problems are among the most underaddressed challenges in cerebral palsy, yet studies show they affect up to 44% of children with Cerebral Palsy, compared to 20% to 30% in the general pediatric population. Poor sleep doesn’t just affect the child. It affects everyone in the household and compounds the challenges of therapy, school, and daily functioning. https://www.mycerebralpalsychild.org/blog/cerebral-palsy-and-sleep-problems/

Cerebral palsy sleep challenges are manageable with the right support. If birth injury is behind the diagnosis, we can help your family pursue what they're owed.

08/13/2026

When a baby suffers a birth injury, parents are often left with one overwhelming question: What happened during labor and delivery?

Medical records may help provide important answers. Fetal monitoring records, labor and delivery notes, medication records, newborn assessments, imaging, and other documentation can help establish a timeline of care and identify warning signs, complications, or delays that may deserve a closer look.

But knowing which records to request, and what to look for once you have them, matters. https://www.mycerebralpalsychild.org/blog/can-medical-records-help-explain-a-birth-injury/

The records tell the story. Let our team help you understand what they mean. Free birth injury case review, no fee unless we win.

07/31/2026

An insurance denial for your child’s physical therapy, wheelchair, or assistive device can feel like a brick wall. But the denial letter is not the final word; it’s the beginning of a process.

A denial is the start of a fight, not the end. We also help families explore birth injury compensation that may fund long-term care. Free consultation.

07/17/2026

What Is Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) and How Can It Affect a Baby Long-Term?

HIE caused by delayed delivery may be compensable if your child received cooling therapy or a CP diagnosis after a difficult birth. Free case review.