Cerebral Palsy myths!
Common CP myths! That all people with CP are in wheelchairs - It’s true that some people with CP are in wheelchairs, not everyone is. CP ranges from mild to severe. Many individuals with CP can walk and run free from any aids. That we are mentally challenged - Again it’s true that some people with CP have learning difficulties, but not everyone. In fact many people with CP gain places at universities and can have well paid jobs. That we can’t have children - CP does not limit our abilities to create children. Many people with CP all over the world are parents to healthy children. That we can’t live independently - Some people with the most severe cases of CP, may need care for their entire life. However a lot of adults with CP can lead very independent lives, even if they use mobility aids and technology devises to make life easier. That CP is a rare disorder - CP is actually the most common childhood motor disorder. It affects approximately 1 in every 400 births. ...