Hi all,

        I am forwarding this e-mail fromthe CPParent list - in hopes with
wider data base someone will be able to answer his questions. !! His name
and e-mail address are Paul Aceto <[log in to unmask]>

                                    Brightest Blessings
                                         Trisha
> > >I've suddenly been given the chance to take a job in Wellington, NZ for
> > >3-4 years.  I've got a 4 1/2 year old daughter with spastic athetosis,
> > >who needs fairly extensive physical, speech and occupational therapy
> > >(2-3 times week).  She has attended 2 years of special pre-school in
> > >Fairfax County, Virginia.  She had hip adductor and hamstirng
> > >lengthening surgery done last year, and her hips appear to be doing
> > >well.  She has been getting Botox shots about every 6-9 months.  She
> > >also wears AFOs and has a special "wheelchair" (a Kid-Cart).
> > >
> > >I am obviously concerned about disrupting relationships with her
doctors
> > >and therapists, but at the same time very excited about a chance to
live
> > >in NZ for a while.
> > >
> > >Can anyone give me info (or point me to place on the 'net to get such
> > >info) on CP care in NZ, particularly regarding:
> > >
> > >-- schooling
> > >-- availability of durable medical equipment
> > >-- therapy
> > >-- Botox
> > >
> > >I'd be especially interested to hear from anyone who has had CP care
> > >experiences in both the U.S. and NZ.