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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Cerebral Palsy (CP) -- Myths and Facts

Myth: Everyone with cerebral palsy is retarded. NOT TRUE!
Fact
: Some people with CP have above average intelligence. Because CP means damage to the brain.

Myth: Everyone with cerebral palsy has a learning disability. NOT TRUE!
Fact
: While some people with CP have learning disabilities many others with CP do not.


Myth: People with cerebral palsy are being punished for their sins. NOT TRUE!
Fact
: Our disability has a medical or physiological cause. We are not bad people.


Myth: People with cerebral palsy should not be employed because they might have an accident or will cause an embarrassing seen. NOT TRUE!
Fact:
People with cerebral palsy are very productive workers and are an asset to anyone who hires them.


Myth: People with cerebral palsy should not be allowed to play physical games because they might get hurt. NOT TRUE!
Fact:
People with CP participate in all kinds of sports including track, horseback riding, recess, and wheelchair sports.


Myth: People with cerebral palsy should go to special schools
Fact:
Special schools provide for the needs of CP children. At a special school the treatment of a C.P child focuses on speech, movement & education. Given the right input, the sky is the limit for a C.P. child.


Myth: People with CP should not be allowed to get married and have kids. NOT TRUE!
Fact:
Many people with CP have gotten married and have had kids. Most people with CP make wonderful loving parents.


Myth: People with CP are possessed by evil spirits. NOT TRUE!
Fact:
Nothing possesses us or anybody else. We are simply who we are.


Myth: CP is the primary cause of death. NOT TRUE.
Fact:
Early detection and treatment is vital.


Myth: There are corelation among CP with Heredity, Contagious, and Progressive.
Fact:
There aren't corelation.


Myth: CP is cureable by drug or surgery.
Fact:
Drugs and Surgery cannot cure this condition. These might be recommended to avert further complications.


Myth: People with CP are dangers. NOT TRUE.
Fact:
We will not hurt you or make you sick. We will not bite. And we are very friendly.


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