what what is hemiplegia
This damage may occur before, during or shortly after birth. The term hemiplegia means that the paralysis is on one vertical half of the body. A similar medical term, hemiparesis, means a weakness on one side of the body. In children with hemiplegia, the paralysis in the body occurs on the side opposite the affected part of the brain. For example, if the left side of the childâs brain is injured, then the paralysis will be on the right side of the childâs body.