Why do most people with cerebral palsy wear Velcro shoes?

Answered Jun 14, 2015 · Author has 13.9k answers and 33.4m answer views. It depends on the severity. Those with mild cerebral palsy are only too aware of their condition. Those with extremely severe CP don't have the means of conveying their level of understanding. read more

I’m not sure “most” do, but those that wear velcro do so because for them, laces are a pain in the butt! Cerebral palsy can affect fine motor skills and hand eye coordination, two things essential to tasks like: Picking up small objects (coins, game pieces, ect.) Writing; Typing; Tying shoes; Of course, this is a small sampling. read more

Cerebral palsy the term used to describe a group of movement disorders that appear in childhood. This can include the muscles needed for speech. Although some patients experience cognitive issues many do not. So the answer to the question would depend on how pronounced any associated learning disability is rather than the cerebral palsy itself. read more

Most people have the luxury of not having to think about the complex motor skills required to put on and tie their shoes in the morning. But for people with disabilities that impair their hands, including those with cerebral palsy or who have suffered strokes, that task can pose major challenges. read more