When is World Cerebral Palsy Day?
Friday October 6thEvery year, World Cerebral Palsy Day (CP) honors people with cerebral palsy (CP) and their families. The day also shows support for the organisations that are spreading awareness and expressing pride in the accomplishments of those with CP.
cerebral palsy affects over 17 million people in the world. 500,000 children in the United States have CP, making it the most common physical disorder in childhood. This non-progressive neurological disorder is usually the result of a lack of oxygen to the brain either before, during, or shortly after birth. Babies born prematurely are particularly vulnerable to cerebral palsy.
There are several types of cerebral palsy. Some are much more severe than others. Movement is impaired in any form of CP. Language and intelligence are two other areas of growth that could be affected by language and intelligence. For example, one out of four children with CP can't talk; one in four children with CP can't talk; one in two children has an intellectual disability. CP is a multi-lifelong illness for which there is no cure.
Despite the limitations of this disability, children and adults alike achieve a great deal. Here are a few of the celebrities.
