The primary function of the Spastic Centre of New South Wales is to support people with cerebral palsy and similar conditions, and help them achieve their goals through the provision of opportunities for participation, choice and achievement. The brain controls all that we do. Different parts of the brain control the movement of every muscle of the body. In cerebral palsy, there is damage to, or lack of development, in one or more of these areas of the brain.
Cerebral palsy is a term describing a collection of disorders which affect movement and posture.
In some people with cerebral palsy, it is not very noticeable, others will be very severely affected. No two people with cerebral palsy are affected in quite the same way. It is important to remember that people with cerebral palsy have the same needs as other people. They need love, friendship, attention and encouragement. They have their own individual personality and need to be considered as a whole person.