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First Five Things to Do After Your Child Is Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy

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1: READ an article about parenting a child with cerebral palsy and dealing with your feelings.

2: BUY Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Parent's Guide Compare Prices for nearly 500 pages of advice from doctors, therapists, educators and parents.

3: DOWNLOAD a listing of resources in your state from United Cerebral Palsy.

4: JOIN OurCPKids or another e-mail support group to get ideas and support from fellow parents.

5: VISIT our listing of cerebral palsy links for more information and ideas.

Do you have suggestions for parents of children newly diagnosed with cerebral palsy? Tell them about that book that explained everything, that website full of resources, that e-mail group you still lean on, that experience with your child that made you see things differently. Those of us who have been there have important gifts to give those who have not yet done that. Offer your words of wisdom and experience where you see "Tell Your Tips" below.

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