What makes someone with cerebral palsy non-verbal?

Make sure you know what you mean by “non-verbal.” Some people with very severe CP cannot speak, because they don't have control over their speech organs; however, their receptive speech (hearing speech and understanding it) is just fine. read more

Make sure you know what you mean by “non-verbal.” Some people with very severe CP cannot speak, because they don’t have control over their speech organs; however, their receptive speech (hearing speech and understanding it) is just fine. read more

Aside from opioids, Baclofen is a common drug for people with cerebral palsy. Nowadays, doctors go as far as prescribing it to people with back pain or muscle spasms. Traditional doctors are quick to prescribe medication rather than explore other options like physical therapy. read more

People with CP are about 7 times more likely ( 7 %) to be within the autistic spectrum than the normal population, and Non Verbal Learing Disorder is the most common comorbidity. This is not currently in the DSM, but is well known in pedagogy. read more