men huggingCerebral palsy is a type of brain damage that occurs before a child reaches the age of five. As such, adults cannot develop this condition. When children with cerebral palsy mature into adults, however, they face new challenges. Although cerebral palsy is a non-aggressive disorder that does not worsen over time, it can still impact an individual’s overall health and wellness in ways it previously did not.

As individuals with cerebral palsy get older, the condition itself will not worsen, but that does not mean they will not encounter any changes.

These are some of the most common challenges adults with cerebral palsy will experience:

Cerebral palsy is not a life-threatening condition and, if any of these symptoms persist, there are ways to manage them through various forms of therapy, alternative treatment methods, or even surgery.

This is a common issue adults living with this disability experience, typically occurring between the ages of 20 and 40 as a result of the excess strain and stress their bodies endure to perform everyday tasks. Even walking up a small flight of stairs can take up all the energy they have.

Symptoms of premature aging include:

Some of these symptoms overlap with conditions that generally arise with adulthood, but some might cause further complications if left untreated.