Thanks Charlie
That is a good explanation. The damage occurs to the outer layer of the brain the Cerebral Cortex and you are right there are different extremes dependent on the damge to the brain. My son has above average intelligence but has problems in communicating and mobility. He is able to use long words in the right context at times and at others he has problems slurring his speech and dribbling. He has motor problems in the hands and wrists which presents him with challenges whentrying to write. It is mainly the lower part of his body is affected, he wears splints and uses a wheelchair sometimes.
His type of Cerebral Palsy is called SPASTIC DIPLEGIA which means the muscles in his legs do not work correctly and he is very stiff. He is about to have casts put on both his legs to see if this will help him stop his toes curling.
If you would like more information please have a look at
www.scope.co.uk which is the official site for information on CP and the official charity.
Thanks
Love
karenxx