Hi Jennifer,
I have cp, and am 53 years old. I have been independent my whole adult life, due in part to my parents who pushed me to do the best i could. Never let him say "I can't"  Help him find other ways of doing things, but assist him to do what he really can't do. Many of us have attendants, but we still have our own apartments or homes, some have jobs, some have been, or are married. I wish my parents had had internet support when i was growing up, it might have helped my mom accept me better.  I just want you to know that these things are possible. 


This list is comprised of people - mostly adults, who have cp, or who love somebody who has cp, and a few professionals.  There are other lists for parents of kids with cp. Feel free to ask for ideas, as this group has come up with great ideas, or just stories about our own lives.   

 
Thanks,
Tamar

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From: Jennifer Hoffman <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:09:15 PM
Subject: Hello

Hi my name is Jennifer and I have a 5 year old little boy named Johnathan who 
has CP.I am looking for support groups and people who understand what I am 
going through with him.He is im mobile and is now realizing he wants to be like 
the other children and walk and play sports and this is a very tough time for 
both of us.So I have been on the computer most of the day today looking for 
support groups.We live in Maryland.
Thank You,
Jennifer

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