Cerebral palsy is a brain disorder
that affects coordination of body movements and muscle tone. People with cereal
palsy may have difficulty with everyday activities, such as walking or dressing, given that the condition affects muscle
control. These difficulties can make adolescence very challenging for a teen
with cerebral palsy.Teens with more severe physical limitations have
more health concerns and more difficulty with everyday functions, as reported
by a study in the March 2009 issue of "Developmental Medicine and Child
Neurology" by Dr. Elsie Davis and her colleagues. Changes in height and
weight can affect mobility and balance. Accepting physical limitations relates
to a higher quality of life. About 65 percent of teenage
girls and 50 percent of teenage boys report having pain, according to a study
in the Spring 2010 issue of
"Pediatric Physical Therapy". The pain occurs most commonly felt in
the feet, ankles, knees and lower back. Pain can interfere with everyday
activities, such as walking and being able to focus on homework. Being accepted by peers helps give teens with cerebral palsy
a sense of belonging, according to the study by Dr. Elsie Davis. Teens with
cerebral palsy may feel frustrated or discouraged by being ignored by peers or
having awkward interactions with others. In comparison to teens without a
disability, teens with cerebral palsy often become more isolated, less socially
active and have fewer sexual relationships, as noted by a review of research in
the December 2006 edition of "Clinical Rehabilitation." Barriers to social and sexual relationships among teens with
cerebral palsy include physical limitations, negative social experiences and
poor self-esteem.
Here is also a link where teens that live their lives with Cerebral Palsy everyday
www.teencerebralpalsy.com
Very interesting stuff Edeline. Great first post! Keep going.
ReplyDeleteEdeline, go into your settings and lift the parameters for posting comments; make sure that anyone can comment on your posts/blog; and that it is "public"
ReplyDeleteIt's sad reading about this kind of stuff. I have encountered many young children and older adults with disabilities but never met many teens with some. Its hard enough for teens to deal with life and peers, let alone having to deal with being made fun of, left out, and even looked down on because of a disability. They didn't ask for it.
ReplyDeletethis very interesting and also sad because a person with this disorder has to depend on other on their everyday life.
ReplyDeleteAs I continue with the assignment I am no longer looking at Cerebral Palsy as a misfortune, but as a blessing to conquer anything a person may put their mind, body, and soul into.
ReplyDeleteThis also makes me upset, I that as time goes on people begin to see cerebral palsy in the way we can so children aren't being put down all the time. It is definitely not something anyone deserves, let alone a person with cerebral palsy.
ReplyDeleteI hope that as time goes on* is what I meant.
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