I think parents should at least TRY to find out if their child CAN or will
not walk. BUT I urge parents not to be obsessive about WALKING or talking.
The wear & tear on the body of a CP-er is really hard. the body was not
designed to walk with legs twisting around. Sure, Dina and I have had
remarkable success in keeping and improving our bodies with alternative
therapy, but it is expensive. (that's why I want a job) When I think of my
childhood the image that comes to mind is me (drinking a McDonalds shake and
those cheese crackers with peanut butter in them) with my Mom driving me to
after-school therapy and tutoring. I had no real friends in my neighborhood
because I didn't go to school with them. I had one friend but she lived in
another city. One girl did befriend me when I was a girl scout. She even
tried on my long leg braces. The kids in my Temple ignored me. I was not a
very happy kid if only we had the Internet 30 years ago.....

Mag