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Every child with cerebral palsy has a unique profile of strengths and challenges. We work with that profile — not against it — through coordinated, goal-driven therapy.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition that affects movement and posture. It happens because of damage to the developing brain — usually before, during, or shortly after birth. The brain damage itself doesn't get worse over time, but how CP affects a child can change as they grow.
CP is not one thing. It affects every child differently — some children walk independently with a slight limp; others use a wheelchair. Some speak clearly; others need communication devices. Some have associated difficulties with learning or vision; others are academically strong.
CP does not affect intelligence. Many children with CP are intellectually bright and have significant potential — the challenge is accessing that potential when the body doesn't cooperate with what the brain wants to do.
Therapy cannot reverse the brain damage that caused CP. But it can significantly improve what your child can do — how they move, how they communicate, and how much they can do for themselves. This is why consistent therapy from early in life matters so much.
Understanding your child's type of CP helps us design the most effective therapy plan.
The most common type. Muscles are stiff and tight, making movement difficult. Can affect one side (hemiplegia), both legs (diplegia), or all four limbs (quadriplegia).
Involuntary, uncontrolled movements of the hands, arms, feet, or legs — and sometimes the face and tongue. Movements may be slow and writhing or fast and jerky.
Affects balance and coordination. Children may be unsteady when walking, have difficulty with precise movements, and struggle with tasks that need fine coordination.
Features of more than one type. The most common mixed type is spastic-dyskinetic CP. A mixed presentation means therapy has to address multiple aspects simultaneously.
CP can affect speech muscles, making it hard to speak clearly. Some children use picture boards or speech-generating devices. We support all communication methods.
Difficulty chewing, swallowing, and managing food textures is common in CP. Feeding therapy and oral placement therapy can significantly improve safety and enjoyment of meals.
We assess your child's motor abilities, communication, feeding, sensory processing, and daily living skills. We talk to you about what matters most in daily life — getting dressed, eating, school — and set goals around those.
Building hand function, grip, reach, and the ability to do things independently — from holding a spoon to pressing buttons to writing. We use adaptive tools and techniques where needed.
Whether your child speaks, uses a communication device, or uses pictures and signs — we work on the most effective way for them to communicate and be understood. We also work on the oral muscles that affect speech clarity.
Making mealtimes safer and more enjoyable. We work on chewing, swallowing, positioning, and oral sensory tolerance — always at your child's pace, always without force.
We teach you handling techniques, positioning strategies, and how to structure your child's day to support their development. What you do at home matters enormously — we make sure you feel equipped and confident.
CP requires a team approach. We work alongside your child's neurologist, paediatrician, and physiotherapist. With your permission, we share progress reports and coordinate goals so everyone is pulling in the same direction.
We help your child's school understand what adaptations they need — adapted seating, writing support, communication accommodations. We can write reports and recommendations for schools on your behalf.
Our son has spastic diplegia. At 2, his legs were very tight and he couldn't sit independently. After two years of OT and speech therapy at SpectrumSprouts, he's walking with a walker, feeding himself, and saying 30+ words. The team coordinates everything — we don't have to manage five different appointments at five different places.
Let's work together to help them show it. Book a free consultation today.
