| Background: |
Health has recently been defined as physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a disability which can impact all of these areas. Individuals with CP typically have limitations in everyday activities and even less participation in social and leisure activities. |
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Purpose:
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The purpose of this article is to review what is known about the health and wellbeing of adults with CP. |
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Findings:
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Employment participation in adults with CP is significantly less than adults without disability. A study in Minnesota found that 53% of adults with CP were competitively employed but 22% of those individuals earned enough that advancement would cause loss of disability benefits. Typically higher levels of cognition and mobility led to increased social participation. |
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Conclusions:
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Much is known about the health and wellbeing of adults with CP but little is known about plans to get them more involved in society. These plans can go a long way towards improving outcomes. |