Myths About Cerebral Palsy

The following are myths and stereotypes that are told about Cerebral palsy.

  1. Everyone with cerebral palsy is retarded. NOT TRUE!

    Fact: Some people with CP have above average intelligence.

  2. Everyone with cerebral palsy has a learning disability. NOT TRUE!

    3. Fact: While some people with CP have learning disabilities many others with CP do not.

  3. People with cerebral palsy are being punished for their sins. NOT TRUE!

    4. Fact: Our disability has a medical or physiological cause. We are not bad people.

  4. People with cerebral palsy should not be employed because they might have an accident or will cause an embarrassing seen. NOT TRUE!

    5. Fact: People with cerebral palsy are very productive workers and are an asset to anyone who hires them.

  5. People with cerebral palsy should not be allowed to play physical games because they might get hurt. NOT TRUE!

    6. Fact: People with CP participate in all kinds of sports including track, horseback riding, recess, and wheelchair sports.

  6. People with CP should not be allowed to get married and have kids. NOT TRUE!

    7. Fact: Many people with CP have gotten married and have had kids. Most people with CP make wonderful loving parents.

  7. People with CP are possessed by evil spirits. NOT TRUE!

    8. Fact: Nothing possesses us or anybody else. We are simply who we are.

  8. 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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