11/29/2025
"I was born at 27 weeks and weighed 3 lbs 11oz. My parents are both Filipino and came to the US because my dad was in the Navy. Growing up, I was told I was premature and I was pulled out by my legs and my hips were dislocated. It wasn’t until my first internship for PT school that my mentor mentioned 'CP.' I had no clue. I went home and looked at my old hospital records and there it was — 'spastic diplegia.' My parents must not have understood. English was not their primary language."
Many people with grow up without clear information or the support they need at every age and life stage — starting with a diagnosis. We're grateful for stories like Christie's that help illuminate the gaps in care for people with cerebral palsy across the lifespan.💚
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