Facts About Cerebral Palsy You Should Know

Facts About Cerebral Palsy You Should Know

• It is not contagious.
• Children with cerebral palsy can communicate.
• People with cerebral palsy can live full lives.
• More common in boys.
• It is not a disease, it is a neurologic disorder.
• It is a congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone, or posture.
• Cerebral palsy is due to abnormal brain development, often before birth.

If you see a child or adult that has cerebral palsy make sure sure you treat them as you would to anyone else.