Every parent wants the best possible outcome for his or her child. Parents of children with special needs are especially dedicated to addressing potential issues and challenges because of how often they can be ignored by governmental officials, educators, medical professionals, and society as a whole. With programs aimed at…
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The idea of providing for your child’s future is a concern most parents have, particularly those parents of children with Cerebral Palsy. A child with Cerebral Palsy has needs in the immediate future, meaning day-to-day, as well as in the weeks, months and years to come. Setting money aside to…
A Cerebral Palsy diagnosis can be alarming for parents, especially as they begin to examine what the future may hold for them and their child. The truth is that raising a child with CP brings with it a variety of hurdles, both financial and emotional, for families. While this blog…
Parents certainly did not seek the permanent alteration in family finances and family dynamics that inevitably occur because of medical negligence. That’s why the law provides Lifetime Benefits to those who qualify. For more information about the compensation that may be available in your birth injury case, please call Stern…
Lifetime Benefits represent a potential life-altering opportunity for both you and your special child. When a birth injury results in impairment or disability, the law recognizes that your child’s life is changed forever. The law also recognizes the undue burdens and financial strain placed on your family. For that reason,…
A common refrain we hear when speaking with parents about a potential medical error resulting in their child’s Cerebral Palsy is hesitancy around suing a doctor. Parents often build strong connections with their child’s pediatrician, as well as the obstetrician that managed the pre-natal care. The idea of suing your…
Cerebral Palsy is a difficult condition due to the wide range of ways in which it can impact your child. While symptoms may not be apparent at an early age, they may become aggravated or increase in severity (and frequency) over the years. These changing symptoms can require a wide…
Financial assistance is a critical need for many parents of children with special needs. With soaring costs related to new treatments, therapy, housing, education and more, families can feel the pinch year-to-year and day-to-day. While Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a form of financial assistance provided by the Federal government can…
The moments after a child’s Cerebral Palsy diagnosis can involve a wave of emotions for parents. How did this happen? Why did this happen? What’s next? A Cerebral Palsy diagnosis for your child does not mean that the future is closed for your son or daughter. Instead, it means that…
We have discussed in the past the nuances and details associated with occupational therapy and how it impacts children within an early intervention program. While it may sound job-specific, occupational therapy actually seeks to target everyday tasks and challenges your child might face in the home, school, in public spaces…
