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 Cerebral Palsy

 About Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is the most common motor disability in childhood. Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy means weakness or problems with using the muscles.

type of Cerebral Palsy

items to help a Cerebral Palsy

Spastic Cerebral Palsy. 

Diakinetic Cerebral Palsy (also includes

athetoid, choreoathetosis, and dystonic

cerebral palsies).

Ataxic Cerebral Palsy.

Mixed Cerebral Palsy.

In a Baby Younger Than 6 Months of Age. 

In a Baby Older Than 6 Months of Age. 

In a Baby Older Than 10 Months of Age.

Wheelchairs. A wheelchair is an essential piece of equipment for many people with cerebral palsy. 

Strollers. Sometimes, a child with cerebral palsy will have weak trunk muscles and need assistance to sit upright. 

Walkers. 

Braces. 

Orthotic Boots.

Brachiation Kits.

Toilet Chairs and. Bath Chairs.

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