[Mothers experiencing the diagnosis of cerebral palsy in their children]

The study aimed at understanding how the mothers of children with special needs, due to the diagnosis of cerebral palsy, experienced the disclosure of the diagnosis. An exploratory-descriptive research was held from a qualitative approach. Data were collected and recorded through semi-structured interviews with six mothers of children with cerebral palsy that attended the institution of the study and analyzed according to Roy's Adaptation Model. The results pointed out that the main difficulties faced by the mothers were related to the understanding and acceptance of the situation by the family and the lack of preparation of the health professionals in revealing the diagnosis of special needs of their children.