
Personal Considerations
Family considerations and dynamics are important for all children and teens – with or without cerebral palsy. Since cerebral palsy is the most common lifelong motor disability, most often diagnosed at a very young age, this diagnosis affects a whole family and there are many aspects and personal considerations to consider through the lifespan. As children with CP enter school and then move on to the teen years, navigating social skills, academics, friendships, and mental health becomes more and more important.
Dating, relationships and sexuality become areas of interest and aren’t talked about enough in the CP community. Other personal considerations include community supports and programs, transportation, access to buildings and other places, social policies, people’s attitudes toward cerebral palsy and disability, and opportunities for employment. Articles that focus on personal considerations are color coded purple.
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Get the Facts
Cerebral Palsy Research Act The bipartisan, Cerebral Palsy Research Act, is introduced by Congressman Steve Cohen of Tennessee. Read more here:
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Expert Videos
What Does a Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy Mean? -
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The Art of Storytelling with AAC -
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Depression and Anxiety in Adults With CP -
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Talking About Sex -
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Finding Love -
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Learning From Each Other -
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Teaching Your Parents -
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Siblings -
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Risky Behavior
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The CPF 2021 Accessible Holiday Gift Guide is Here! The 2021 Accessible Holiday Gift Guide is here!
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Realities of Spring When You Have A Child With CP -
Cerebral Palsy, Quicksand and Hope -
My Child's Diagnosis Does Not Define Her -
Meet Owen -
Meet Tylynn -
Appreciation, Gratitude, Thankfulness -
Owen’s Story Isn’t Over, It Is Just Beginning -
Kamisha's Journey: Discovering Sexual Identity When You Have a Disability -
Navigating CP and Depression at the Same Time -
Things You Should Consider Before Going on Birth Control -
Friendships in the Time of COVID-19 -
How I’ve Learned to Celebrate My Late Birth Mother -
People with Disabilities Also Have Diverse Sexualities and Gender Identities -
Learning to Deal with Pain -
Take a Spin -
Head Over Wheels: His Story -
Saved by the Mom Squad -
Personal Care Through the Years -
Not Less-Than. Never Less-Than. -
Head Over Wheels: Her Story
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Support Tools
Gynecological Care Patient Brochure -
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Support Tools
Preparing For Your OB/GYN Appointment Brochure -
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Support Tools
Sample Personal Care Attendant Employment Agreement -
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Personal Care Attendant Job Description for an Adult -
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Personal Care Attendant Job Description for Child/Teen -
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Support Tools
It's OK to ask! -
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Tips & Advice
Top 5 Reasons Not To Hate The NICU -
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7 Tips Daily Mindfulness -
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It's Okay To Make Mistakes -
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Don't Be Boring Customizing Language -
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Advocating For Your Child At School -
Tips & Advice
How to Get Quality Sleep with CP and/or Chronic Pain -
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CPF LIVE! with guests and authors of the book "Pure Grit: Stories of Remarkable People Living with Physical Disability" -
CPF LIVE! with Jan Moscowitz: Coping with Anxiety and Depression -
CPF LIVE! with Xian Horn: Breaking Down Stereotypes -
CPF LIVE! with Jason Benetti: Play-by-Play -
CPF LIVE! with Christina Smallwood: Behind the Scenes with Fifi and Mo -
CPF LIVE! with Gili Segall: Supporting Our Children and Ourselves -
CPF LIVE! with Minnelly Vasquez: Mental Health