Is Johnathan able to be empathetic with other people?  I mean does he understand that other people can get hurt?  How is his motor control?  At five years old he might be ready for a pediatric powerchair I know you might not be ready to let him off your leash, but children need independence... From what you said, I gather mentally he is fine, his body isn't. 

 

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>Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:09:15 -0400
>From: Jennifer Hoffman <[log in to unmask]>  
>Subject: Hello  
>To: [log in to unmask]
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>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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