Amanda Clark

Cerebral palsy is a difficult disability to live with, but having cerebral palsy does not mean that you cannot live a good life. The key to enjoying your life is to live it as fully as possible and not let cerebral palsy determines who you are.

Children with special needs often need help navigating society, especially at an early age. Playgrounds can be ruthless, school bullies can be relentless, and the constant feeling of being an outsider can be emotionally exhausting. However, with some help, children with special needs can and often do fit in with the children around them.

Promoting friendships amongst special needs and non-disabled children can be difficult, but can result in lasting relationships. One of the biggest obstacles to promoting such friendships is the social taboo of disability.

Inclusion amongst special needs and non-disabled children is an important part of socialization; children need to experience all kinds of people, not just those who are similar to themselves. Promoting inclusion will educate children about disabilities and foster an acceptance of the differences between people.

Teaching children with disabilities can be both one of the most challenging and one of the most rewarding things you can do. It is easy to become frustrated when you cannot reach a child, but all of your hard work is worth it when your message is understood by your student. Whatever the child's disability, don't give up on them. Your dedication to their education is an invaluable example of how to motivate and inspire others.

Working with a child who has cerebral palsy can be challenging and the most important tool you can utilize with any special needs child is patience. Children with cerebral palsy struggle to accomplish things that other children can easily do and, as a parent, this can be frustrating. A firm understanding of your child's condition is key to replacing this frustration with the patience and motivation.

Because they have special needs, disabled children are often at a disadvantage when it comes to education. These special needs are often either not addressed or are inadequately cared for, resulting in disabled children who simply aren't given the opportunity to gain a well-rounded education.

The first step to helping children cope with disability is to let them know they are not alone; no child can cope with a disability if they feel isolated. Children need constant support, and your presence is an important part of their journey toward accepting and living with their disabilities.

Cerebral Palsy is a disability that affects motor function. Brought on by trauma to the brain, there are four different kinds of cerebral palsy, including: spastic, which is the most common and is caused by damage to the motor cortex; ataxic, which is caused by damage to the cerebellum; athenoid, which is caused by damage to the basil ganglia; and hypotonic, which leaves people with little or no ability to move.

In today's world, our children are exposed to a variety of cultures. In order to ensure that our children are able to thrive in such a diverse environment, we need to teach them to accept differences in others. Not only will they have many more opportunities if they tolerate the cultures of others, their lives will be enriched by the people and traditions of cultures outside of their own.