03/03/2026
Happy Cerebral Palsy Month! 💚 Help us celebrate all the different experiences of CP by learning a little about it!
CP looks different for every person - but mostly affects movement, posture, and coordination.
There are 4 main types:
◾Spastic - stiff/tight muscles
◾Dyskinetic - involuntary movements
◾Ataxic - balance and coordination challenges
◾Mixed - features more than 1 type of CP
CP can impact movement, posture, fine motor skills, speech, feeding, sensory processing, endurance, and coordination. However, it is NOT progressive, NOT a learning disability, NOT the same for each person.
Therapeutic intervention aims to support kids with CP in MANY different ways.
OT - increase independence, fine motor skills, self-care 🖐️
PT - work on strength, mobility, and balance 💪
SLP - Communication, Feeding AAC adaptations 🗣️
Overall, our goal is to make every day more accessible! ♿️
Regardless of the CP experience, each individual with CP deserves to be celebrated!