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Cerebral Palsy (CP) in the simplest, most concise definition is a neuromuscular impairment of cerebral origin. The statement leaves a lot of lead way; it gives an idea of the basic problem; however, allows for anyone with a brain injury to be considered a sufferer of CP. A more descriptive definition from the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy states: any abnormal alteration of movement or motor function arising from defect, injury, or disease of the nervous tissues contained in the cranial cavity. This definition includes paralysis, weakness, uncoordinatrion or functional derangement of normal movement. By this definition Cerebral Palsy could be understood as a condition, which could occur in adolescence, early childhood, even old age; however, that is not the case. Cerebral Palsy is a disorder caused by damage to the developing brain, usually before or shortly after birth. In most cases CP is diagnosed within the first three years of the child’s life. Some children with CP may also have other disabilities, such as mental retardation or epilepsy. This paper will attempt to show how an Occupational Therapist might use some of their principles and skills to help the individual suffering from CP manage the disease. Et