Cerebral Palsey Is The Term Given To A Group Of Movement Impairment Conditions

Cerebral palsey rates have increased slightly in the last 30 years or so, despite improvements in medical knowledge.  This is thought to be due to a higher number of premature and very low birth weight babies surviving that are more likely to develop cerebal palsy.  Around 1 in 400 children are affected by mild to severe CP symptoms.  United Cerebral Palsy is a nationwide US charity offering services to people with any kind of disability.

Cerebral palsey is a chronic disorder not a disease or illness.  Spastic cerebral palsy is the most common type of CP, followed athetoid cerebal palsy and then ataxic.  There is no standard treatment or therapy as the severity of symptoms varies according to the individual, but it is possible for many children with CP to enjoy a full life if their neurological problems can be properly managed.