My Cerebral Palsy Child

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.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the freedoms we cherish, the sacrifices that made them possible, and the time spent with family and friends. Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and memorable Independence Day!

06/26/2026

Caregiver burnout is not a weakness. It is a predictable, medically recognized response to sustained, high-intensity caregiving. Recognizing it early and taking action is not selfish; it is how families survive and thrive in the long term.

Caregiver burnout is not a weakness. Recognizing it early and taking action is not selfish; it is how families survive and thrive in the long term.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who lead with strength, love, and dedication. Thank you for the guidance, support, and sacrifices you make every day. Wishing you a day filled with appreciation, family, and well-deserved celebration. 💙

06/19/2026

For many children with cerebral palsy, mealtime can be much more than a daily routine—it can be a challenge that affects nutrition, growth, and overall health.

Difficulty chewing, swallowing, frequent coughing during meals, prolonged feeding times, and poor weight gain may be signs that a child needs specialized support. Early evaluation and intervention can help address feeding difficulties and improve a child's quality of life.

Learn about the warning signs, risks, and support options available for children with cerebral palsy and their families. Read our latest blog:

Feeding problems are frequently undertreated, and many families spend months managing mealtime stress without knowing options exist.

05/22/2026

If you’re managing a child’s cerebral palsy care, you are juggling more information than any single person was designed to hold in their head. A well-organized medical binder, physical or digital, is one of the simplest and most powerful tools you can build. https://www.mycerebralpalsychild.org/blog/medical-binder-for-a-child-with-cerebral-palsy/

Organized records help at every appointment, and in every legal review. Speak with us about birth injury options that may fund your child's future care.