Social security benefits are available for individuals and dependents who suffer from cerebral palsy and experience severe or moderate motor dysfunction. If a child’s condition affects their mobility, or if they have difficulty standing or using their hands, they may qualify for Supplemental Security Income from the Social Security Administration.

A severe form of motor dysfunction would include any lack of coordination which would prevent a child from walking or standing without assistance. A lack of coordination that disrupts the achievement of movement of the arms or legs or larger muscle groups would be a sign of severe dysfunction. More moderate dysfunction in a child may qualify if it is accompanied by an IQ of 70 or less and the child also has trouble speaking or hearing. A child affected by cerebral palsy who also has a debilitating mental or emotional disorder would also qualify.

Sometimes families need financial assistance immediately, which is why the SSA also provides benefits to children who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and who exhibit severe impairment of speech, coordination or problems with mobility.

If you have a child with cerebral palsy who suffers from severe or even moderate dysfunction, you can call the Social Security Administration for a consultation and request an application. Once the application has been submitted, it will be reviewed by a claims examiner who will then request the child’s medical records to determine their eligibility. If accepted, financial assistance will be awarded.

Israel’s educational facility and rehabilitation center, Tikvah Layeled, was able to bring smiles to the faces of the children in their care this past Hanukah. With the lighting of the menorah ceremony, these children experienced firsthand the joys of the Hanukah holiday. The children at Tikvah Layeled suffer from disabilities caused by cerebral palsy, but through the help of the professional caregivers at the center, they are able to lead happy lives and enjoy moments such as this. It is the goal of Tikvah Layeled to improve the lives of all the children in their care and the Hanukah holiday provided the perfect opportunity to do it.

The educational facility and rehabilitation center, Tikvah Layeled, was able to bring joy to the lives of the children in their care this past Hanukah. The children took part in a lighting of the menorah ceremony and afterwards were treated to donuts. The children at Tikvah Layeled suffer from cerebral palsy, but thanks to the efforts of the facility, and the dedication of the professional men and women who work there, they were able to make the holiday a happy time for the kids. It is the goal of Israel’s Tikvah Layeled to help children with cerebral palsy lead normal, happy lives.

Cerebral palsy is not a death sentence. Children affected by this disease are able to live long and happy lives. They do, of course, need more care and may require more day-to-day assistance than other kids, but a diminished life span is by no means an absolute. With the proper treatment and care provided by facilities like Tivkah Layeled, children can and do lead normal lives.

Cerebral palsy affects the body’s nervous system. It is a permanent condition and there is no known cure. However, CP is not a progressive disease. Once a child has been affected by CP, as the result of an injury or a brain abnormality developed in the womb, the condition will not worsen over time. This isn’t to suggest that other factors in the child’s health will not change. There are associate conditions that can worsen, but with the proper medical care, therapy and treatment, children with cerebral palsy can live well into adulthood.

There are several factors that can determine life expectancy of a child with CP. The number of disabilities the child has due to the condition is one factor. The child’s mobility and cognitive functioning also play a role, as do the amount of seizures they experience and the overall severity of their condition.

All these things are provided for by Tivkah Layeled. Add to this, the loving care that these children receive from the dedicated professional caregivers and you have a child with significant advantages for living a long, productive life.