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?

Navigating an airport in a wheelchair

Part 1 part 2 I’ve only done a little bit of traveling but I’ve learned a lot from what I have done. As with anything in a wheelchair, traveling takes extra time and energy but is very possible. Here are … Continue reading

traveling in a wheelchair

In yesterday’s post I explained how this post came to be. I would like to further elaborate and talk about the pre-planning involved when traveling with a disability. For some, this may be common sense or obvious, but planning in … Continue reading

getting ready to move out into your own house

Have you considered, or have you been considering moving out on your own? Are you prepared to make the transition?

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

social inclusion for people who use partner assisted scanning

Understanding one’s need for social inclusion is something I am familiar with from my own life. But I feel like there is a added level of complexity when there is a barrier towards communication. I am the type of person … Continue reading

Partner assisted scanning

I recently was introduced to the idea of partner assisted scanning.  Having gone to easter seals camps as a teenager this is something that almost comes naturally to me. One of my closest friends from camp communicates primarily with a … Continue reading

technology that has made my life with cerebral palsy vastly easier

I grew up during the evolution of personal technology. We had our first family computer when I was a young child. I had access to a computer in the classroom in elementary school and probably before, if I really think … Continue reading