Saturday, October 20, 2012


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

7 comments:

  1. Very interesting stuff Edeline. Great first post! Keep going.

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  2. Edeline, 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"

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  3. It'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.

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  4. this very interesting and also sad because a person with this disorder has to depend on other on their everyday life.

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  5. As 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.

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  6. This 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.

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  7. I hope that as time goes on* is what I meant.

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