How Do You Find Support Groups For Cerebral Palsy?
• Speak to your doctor about available support groups in your area. The medical community may host one, or it may be put on by an individual who is either a sufferer or a caretaker of a sufferer. • Ask your child’s school if there are any groups available in your area. • Speak to your church to see if it has any insight or recommendations. • Talk to your child’s physical therapist about possible support groups. • Reach out to your local Easter Seals organization. Easter Seals rehabilitation centers are nationwide, and they may offer support services or can point you in the right direction for them. • Find a local cerebral palsy support group by looking online. • Use the list at http://www.cerebralpalsy.org/what-is-cerebral-palsy/associations/ to find a local cerebral palsy chapter. • Use the lists found at http://www.cpconnection.com/typescp/supportgroups.htm to look for cerebral palsy support groups within and outside of the United States. • Take advantage of the list at http://www.re
