Adjustment Period Required for New Equipment

  Like many, I don’t always enjoy the adjustment period required when you get new equipment. Adjusting to a new piece of equipment is sometimes overlooked.Even with a new wheelchair despite often having a trial period with a chair that … Continue reading

finding the answer that may surprise you

A few days ago I asked the question about startle reflex and if it impacts everyone and I got some mixed reviews in terms of opinion for answers but it left me and I am sure others with what I … Continue reading

Cerebral Palsy Building and Creating Understanding

When I began this blog, it started as a hobby. In essence it was merely a place for me to write my thoughts down about life with cerebral palsy. Of course, I hoped others would read it but being that … Continue reading

Startle Reflex:the question I have always had

I have wondered if cerebral palsy and the startle reflex is commonly associated with it, does everyone with cerebral palsy have the startle reflex?

disability travel card/movie card

In Ontario (and probably other places also) we have a few programs that are worth knowing about.  There is a few places that have travel card I got mine through easter seals but have heard that march of dimes has … Continue reading

the one thing I miss from childhood

I know this is a strange thing to miss but I really do and I feel like it ties in well to yesterdays post so I thought I would share it. The basic concept of taking a bubble bath, strange … Continue reading

a program i wish was still around

This is part one of a two part series part two can be found here I have to say I wish that this program was still around for the teens in my area, but it was stopped the program was … Continue reading

Feel free to ask questions about cerebral palsy

I struggle to understand why people worry that they will offend me by asking questions. Rest assured that I started this blog as a resource and I am happy to answer questions.  However if on the off chance I am … Continue reading

Therapy in school

I know I am not the only one who had some form of physical therapy as part in school as part of gym class. I didn’t understand why my classmates generally enjoy gym class especially on the days when I … Continue reading

your kids first birthday party

Okay before you think I have gone off topic to plan the birthday party for your toddler here me out. Often for me being invited to a birthday party as a kid was an invitation that I got were few … Continue reading