Explanation of my disability

in case u cant understand me, here's basically what i said:

i have a mix between athetoid cerebral palsy (causes wiggly, uncontrollable movements) & spastic quad cerebral palsy (causes very tight muscles). cerebral palsy is caused by damage to the cerebrum (the part of the brain that controls muscle movements). when i was being born, something blocked my airway & the lack of oxygen caused brain damage. i also had head trauma, which caused bleeding in the brain. i have no balance but i can walk w/ someone holding me. many people assume that i'm mentally challenged, when in fact i'm NOT.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• cerebral
• palsy
• nicole
• cavanagh

[Mw2QuiiKScOp3z]

:o im so sorry.. i feel bad now :L

[powerchairchick]

@Mw2QuiiKScOp3z please don't. There's no reason to. I'm perfectly happy the way I am

[DrLexinda]

Because your speech holds you back from communicating clearly have you considered a device that will assist you to talk and have a conversation?

[powerchairchick]

@DrLexinda i have a DynaVox that i use when necessary.

[bboypinoy21santos]

What is this disiability called? or what muscle problem is this callled?

[powerchairchick]

@bboypinoy21santos a combination of athetoid and spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. I explained it in the video as well as typed it in the description. click "see more" under the video to read it.

[powerchairchick]

@Mihkellt there is no reason to feel sorry for me.  im perfectly happy the way i am

[thenappfamily]

i used to think my life sucked and no boys liked me but i watched this vid and i relized i am so blessed....i started cryin in this vid... :(

[russell26041980]

hello!! nice explanation. My sister worked for People with Cerebal P. for many years, but you are by far the most wiggly one ive seen :-) My name is katy,Its nice to meet you.

[MrsRedfox77]

Thank you for taking the time to explain what CP is to people who do not know. The more we share knowledge the more barriers and misunderstandings we break down. Keep on educating the world powerchairchick, 'cause the message you're sending is inspirational! :)

[JessieGirl933]

I'm glad you made this video to help people understand more about cerebral palsy you're a very brave girl for putting you're self out there and and explaining it to them. God Bless you :)

[powerchairchick]

@Noahsp19 please don't. There's no reason to.  I'm thankful for my abilities and I'm perfectly happy with the way I am. can you do me a favor? Please watch my video called "perceptions of the disabled"