Create Possibilities

Truckee Tahoe Peeps! Come out to the Made in Tahoe Festival at Palisades this Saturday and Sunday 11-5! Great vendors, delicious food, live music and entertainment, AND Create Possibilities will be there with lots of great items! As always, proceeds are donated to research and treatment of Cerebral Palsy. 🥰

Truckee Tahoe Peeps! Come out to the Made in Tahoe Festival at Palisades this Saturday and Sunday 11-5! Great vendors, delicious food, live music and entertainment, AND Create Possibilities will be there with lots of great items! As always, proceeds are donated towards research and treatment of Cerebral Palsy. 🥰

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William John Little was an English surgeon who is credited with the first medical identification of spastic diplegia, when he observed it in the 1860s amongst children. While spasticity surely existed before that point, Little was the first person to medically record the condition in writing.

There are many apps and podcasts with meditation and mindfulness activities for children.

Stay Strong!

Even the smallest accomplishments can be cause for celebration!

Happy World Art Day!
Pablo Ruiz Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and theatre designer who spent most of his adult life in France.

There is something truly amazing about being able to express ourselves through the arts. Let your child explore through active participation in classes or programs, as well as through observing the work of others at museums, theaters, and galleries.

Actress Emma Thompson has long been an advocate for people with disabilities. She was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of six.

Parents can seek help through several programs. These include the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Medicaid, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Apply for these benefits through local government agencies.

You can provide your child with a non-judgemental sounding board where they can express ALL the emotions that come with having a disability.

Vikas Khanna is an Indian chef, restaurateur, cookbook writer, filmmaker and humanitarian.

The reasons for these disparities are uncertain, but researchers are striving to find answers.

Your child's doctor can do so much to make this journey easier! From making referrals to recommending appropriate activities, let your doctor be a partner in your child's care.

Cerebral palsy can range from mild to severe and affect various regions of the body. Typically, individuals with CP who are able to walk have mild to moderate motor impairments in their legs. Often, these motor impairments are managed with the help of physical therapy, orthotics, and muscle relaxants or Botox injections.

When my daughter was growing up, we were never turned down from ANY activities she wanted to participate in. I am forever grateful to the people and organizations who allowed her to be a part of cheerleading, ballet, swimming, and so much more!

Karen Clay is an activist for disability rights. She and her son, Michael Phillips were especially passionate about inclusion of all students in the public school system.

In some people, cerebral palsy affects the whole body. In other people, symptoms might only affect one or two limbs or one side of the body. General symptoms include trouble with movement and coordination, speech and eating, development, and other issues.

One of my daughter's favorite books growing up was Wilma Unlimited, the story of one woman overcoming polio to become an Olympic champion. You can find this title and so many more wonderful books on sites like Amazon.

Easterseals provides services to help children and adults with disabilities and/or special needs as well as support to their families. They've been helping families for nearly 100 years.