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Cerebral Palsy
What is cerebral palsy?
Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy means
weakness or problems with using the muscles. Cerebral
palsy is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability
to move and keep their balance and posture as a result of
an injury to parts of the brain, or as a result of a problem
with development. Often the problem happens before birth
or soon after being born. Cerebral palsy causes different
types of disabilities in each child. A child may simply be
a little clumsy or awkward, or unable to walk at all.
Cerebral palsy is caused by a problem in the brain that
affects a child’s ability to control his or her muscles.
Problems in different parts of the brain cause problems in
different parts of the body. There are many possible
causes of problems, such as genetic conditions, problems
with the blood supply to the brain before birth, infections,
bleeding in the brain, lack of oxygen, severe jaundice,
and head injury.
How can Aspire help?
Aspire’s goal is to provide quality lifetime supports to children and adults with this disabilities so they can achieve their individual highest potential where they live, learn, and grow.
Learn more about Aspire's services for children and adults with cerebral palsy.
Three-year old Natalia Jaramillo is a happy and active child who wants to be included in everything—especially when animals are involved. She loves horseback riding and taking trips to the zoo, the aquarium and the pet store. This year’s summer vacation included a wild safari ride in Canada. But when Natalia was an infant, her parents Sonia and Jaime were concerned about her future.