Hollywood Breaks Down Cerebral Palsy Barriers

A new hit show, which debuted on AMC this weekend, has shed new light on cerebral palsy in children. This dramatic new series with a lighthearted twist involves a man that is escaping an old life and entering into a new one with the help of his eccentric family, including a teenage son who is living with cerebral palsy. Although Breaking Bad reportedly has a depressing undertone, the show received rave reviews and has been applauded for its originality and realism.

More Americans Educated About CP

As more Americans are becoming better educated about cerebral palsy and the causes of the disability through various television shows and documentaries, the stigmatisms that were once partnered with the disability are slowly diminishing. In last season’s ABC hit show The Last Comic Standing, Josh Blue, a man living with cerebral palsy, not only won the competition and but won over America’s hearts as well.

Cerebral Palsy Breakdown

Cerebral palsy is typically caused by the brain damage and often affects the motor control centers of developing brains. Statistics show that 75 percent of cerebral palsy cases occur during pregnancy and five percent happen during childbirth due to an error during delivery. (Source: Los Angeles Times) Do you know someone who is living with cerebral palsy? If so, please contact us today to speak with an experienced cerebral palsy attorney who will ensure that you and your loved ones are getting the legal guidance and protection you need.