Hello McKinlay family and welcome.
I have four children all together. My oldest has ADHD, multiple LD's,
developmental delay and failure to thrive (8 3/4), then I have two able
bodied children ages 6 and 4, boy girl respectfully, then there is Zachary.
My angel, my baby.  He is 2 1/2 has microcephaly, global delays,
"unofficially diagnosed" with hypotonia CP changing to spastic at times plus
a whole host of other mental and physical challenges and/or disabilities.
You will probably hear allot about him here, he is one of the more
challenging children with several health issues going on.
I hope you will feel comfortable here, it is a nice group to belong to, even
under these circumstances.
Deborah mom of 4
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From: McKinlay family <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2000 4:39 PM
Subject: CEREBRAL PALSY


> We have a 5 year old daughter with athetoid CP. She has bilaterial
> hemiplegia - not a common diagnosis but it is the best way to describe her
> condition. She has more control with her legs than her arms but is
affected
> on both sides of her body. She uses a wheelchair - not self propelled -
has
> a standing frame and we were using a mulholland walkabout walker but it is
> not working well for her any more. Speech is difficult with only a few
> words being understandable to people who don't know her. Her understanding
> and intelligence are above average for her age. On the whole she is a very
> happy outgoing child who doesn't seem to begrudge others who are
> ablebodied. She attends school 6 hours a day five days a week with the
> assistance of her teacher aides and loves it!  Her school is small - only
> 120 children - but everyone is really welcoming and the children love
being
> with her. I am really keen to make contact with other families who have a
> child with CP especially those who have other children. We also have a 2
> year old ablebodied daughter. Any contact would be most appreciated.
>

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