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When a child with cerebral palsy is unable to attend school, parents may opt to have the school come to them. By law, Home and Hospital Teaching (HHT) is a program that must be offered to students who are unable to attend a regular school program due to a physical or emotional condition. Normally, these programs are offered for a short period of time, but in some cases are appropriate for long term education.

Information for friends and relatives of a child with Cerebral Palsy. Reproduced on the World Wide Web with the kind permission of The Cerebral Palsy Association of Western Australia Ltd.

Journal of PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY - Oxford Journal Abstract of study to assess Stress and Adaptation in Mothers of Children with Cerebral Palsy

Study Abstract: Based on a qualitative research project guided by grounded theory methodology, this article describes parents' participation in home therapy programs recommended by physical and occupational therapists. The study involved in-depth interviews with 8 parents and 4 therapists of children with cerebral palsy. The parents reported that in the initial stages of adjustment to the diagnosis, they were typically overwhelmed by their situation and unable to participate in providing activities at home for their child

PubMed Abstract of Netherlands research into ways parents adapt to the situation when their child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

Most children have a preconceived notion that every day of summer should be exciting and adventurous. Children with special needs are no exception. As parents, we feel an obligation to provide our children with memorable summer breaks, without breaking the bank! Determining how to manage that day-to-day challenge can be exhausting for parents of a special needs child, especially when you factor in possible accessibility issues that may arise for children in wheelchairs or with mobility challenges.

Many families raising a non-ambulatory child face the challenge of finding appropriate transportation when their child becomes wheelchair-dependent and can no longer be transported in a car seat. Parents struggle with questions of where to find financing, what vehicle to choose and what modifications are needed. The process can be overwhelming, but we have some suggested questions to ask and what to look for as you begin your search.

PubMed Abstract of study to assess the impact of parenting style and disease severity on quality of life (QOL) in children with cerebral palsy

CONCLUSION of 2007 study:: According to Antonovsky's concept, the SOC level is established in adulthood and it is relatively stable. These results showed that taking care of a child with CP is a potential source of chronic burden, which may cause a SOC level weakness.