What is Cerebral Palsy?
A wheelchair, a woman, windswept legs, stiffness. And through one
side of my body, lack of mobility, and tightness in my knees.
ThatÕs all causes by a condition called Cerebral Palsy according to the
CDC Cerebral Palsy (CP)- is a group of disorders that affect a person's
ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is the most
common motor disability in childhood. Cerebral means having to do
with the brain. Palsy means weakness or problems with using the
muscles.
But thatÕs not my definition of Cerebral Palsy my definition of cerebral palsy
ceáreábral palásy
A condition that makes life more interesting, more of an adventure
and more of a journey.
You see I could have started this off by stating the old boring medical
terms of Cerebral Palsy, but in my personal opinion it would be
continuing the stigmaÕs that IÕve been trying to debunk since I was 18
years old and wouldnÕt that be a boring book to read.
To be frank, IÕm tired of seeing books that donÕt focus on the positive
side of Cerebral Palsy. Well, OK at least some do, but thereÕs not very
much, so IÕve decided to write this full of stories to explain how I
overcome each obstacle with Cerebral Palsy.
My name is Tylia L Flores. IÕm Handi-capable!