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seansmama

New Member
My son is 10 months old and is going for an MRI tomorrow. He is developmentally delayed and has a strong possiblity of Cerebral Palsy (CP). He has a therapist that comes out once a week to our home. My son and I live in my parents home currently while my fiance lives with his parents. The living situation is not good, far too much stres and all. My dad is going for a triple by-pass in the next few weeks. I can not handle the stress of all of this. Does anyone have any ideas of where I can look for housing? There is also a history of verbal/emotional abuse between my step-dad and I. I don't want to expose my son to this as he grows up. Also, I am worried about how long it is going to take to diagnose my son with CP and what the criteria is for the actual diagnosis. I can not seem to get a perfectly straight answer from anyone. Does anyone else have a child this young with CP? Sorry for the long-windedness and it possibly not making any sense.
 

SRL

Active Member
Hi Seansmama,

Good for you for wanting to make a better life for your son. I grew up with some abuse in my background and I applaud you for this decision.

I think the best source for help for you would be your closest women's shelter. They deal with women who are in a variety of bad situations--not just physical abuse. We recently intervened and hooked a family member up with one in her state and they were able to provide housing, a job, and various other supports until she was on her feet.
http://www.sboard.org/SHELTERS/WA.HTM

I can't answer your questions about the CP diagnosis but I did find a lot of info on this site below. It looks as if there is a period spent observing and ruling out other disorders and I'm not sure how long that lasts. I do know with other neurological issues (such as Autism) it can sometimes take as long as 6 months to get the appointments set up and through the entire evaluation process.

http://www.ucp.org/ucp_generaldoc.cfm/1/9/37/37-37/447



http://www.sboard.org/SHELTERS/WA.HTM
 

BusynMember

Well-Known Member
Can you get on a list for low income housing? I would contact your county social services. They may have special services because your child is disabled too. I'd give them a ring.
 
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