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Cerebral palsy is a general term used to describe a set of neurological and physical limitations that are non-progressive. It is generally believed that cerebral palsy begins in the womb and, in fact, seventy five percent of individuals with cerebral palsy are thought to be born with the disorder. However, there are a few cases of cerebral palsy that occur during birth and after birth. The cause of cerebral palsy is unknown in approximately eighty percent of cases. In roughly twenty percent of cases, the cause is determined to be related to malnutrition, infection, or severe head trauma at an early age. There are four types of cerebral palsy: spastic, mixed, ataxic, and athetoid. The most common form of cerebral palsy is the spastic type. Spastic cerebral palsy affects about seventy percent of all individuals who have the disorder. All classifications of cerebral palsy, however, involve problems with muscle tone, motor function, coordination, posture, and reflexes. Additionally, some individuals with cerebral palsy have problems with speech, learning, hearing and vision. There is no known cure for cerebral palsy, and treatment options include various therapies to cope with the effects of the disorder. Can you win social security disability or SSI disability benefits on the basis of Cerebral Palsy? 
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