01. FUNDAMENTALS

Assistive Technology and Cerebral Palsy

We can no longer deny the importance of technology in our lives. We have become so dependent on technology and tech products that we find it hard to live even a single day without it. We use technology in different forms, but when we think of it, we have to look at technology from different angles and consider all the new advancements, how our behaviors and lives are being conditioned for good and for bad, but especially consider how that same technology has been revolutionary in changing the overall lifestyle of people with incapacities. Cerebral Palsy is one of the conditions that has most profited from technological development. From communication to mobility and not forgetting all the precious devices that help in daily activities, there is a world of opportunities that rely on assistive equipment as a solution for social inclusion and quality of life. That is why all professionals that deal with CP children and especially parents and users themselves should be well aware of the existent devices for each solution.