Cerebral Palsy
Title: Cerebral Palsy
Category: /Science & Technology
Details: Words: 791 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Cerebral Palsy
Category: /Science & Technology
Details: Words: 791 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Though many people refer to Cerebral Palsy as a disease, in reality, it is a group of chronic conditions affecting body movement and muscle coordination. Since it is caused by damage to one or more specific areas of the brain, it usually occurs during fetal development; before, during or shortly following birth; or during infancy. Broken down, Cerebral Palsy stands for Cerebral- the brain, and Palsy-muscle weakness/poor control. Cerebral Palsy is not progressive, but
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As individuals mature, they may require support services such as personal assistance services, continuing therapy, educational and vocational training, independent living services, counseling, transportation, recreation/leisure programs, and employment opportunities, all essential to the developing adult. People with cerebral palsy can go to school, have jobs, get married, raise families, and live in homes of their own. Most of all, people with cerebral palsy need the opportunity for independence and full inclusion in our society.