How does Cerebral Palsy affect a person?
The manifestations of the disorder can run the spectrum in regards to its severity and differs from person to person. An individual with cerebral palsy will typically have difficulty with motor tasks and dexterity, such as writing or cutting with scissors; experience trouble maintaining balance and walking; or be impaired by involuntary movements, such as uncontrollable writhing motion of the hands or drooling. Others are affected by medical disorders, such as seizures or mental impairment. Contrary to common belief, cerebral palsy doesnt necessarily cause profound handicap. While a child with severe cerebral palsy might be unable to walk and need extensive, lifelong care, a child with mild cerebral palsy might only be slightly awkward and require no special assistance. The disorder is typically not inherited from one generation to the next and the disorder is certainly not contagious.
