text: my 10 month old son suffers cerebral palsy how can i give him the best help to save him the handicap especiall   my son has cerebral palsy specifically spastic assymetric spastic quadriparesis.  he just turned two and is now rolling over and sitting with out support.  he is learning to crawl.  he is still unable to bring himself to a sitting position or stand alone but he is making great progress now.  he has a ton of equipment to help him catch up his developmental milestones.  the best thing for your child is to realize he is not suffering from anything.  he has cerebral palsy.  my son is the happiest little boy i know.  i think it is harder on me than it is on him.  he knows nothing different...remember that.  you must be an advocate for him.  be sure he is getting the max allowable physical and occupational therapy.  when the time is right he may need speech therapy as well.  the state provides some therapy usually for free.  definately utilize whatever additional therapies your insurance will pay for.  when in doubt seek out a therapy clinic several specialize in children and talk to the owner.  they are often the greatest source of knowledge.  he/she will know most of the places you can seek help.  if you need just another mom to talk to while you are learning to deal with being the mom of a special needs child please email me.  it took me a very long time to come to terms with my sons special needs but trust me life is easier when you do.  ;)    meganhill@marykay.com megan www.marykay.com/meganhill