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This resolution recognizes October 6, 2025, as "World Cerebral Palsy Day" in Pennsylvania, while providing extensive background information about the neurological disorder. The resolution explains that cerebral palsy is a group of disorders affecting movement, balance, and posture, typically caused by brain development abnormalities or damage before birth. It highlights that approximately 1 in 345 people in the United States have cerebral palsy, with the condition being more prevalent among males and Black children. The resolution details the four main types of cerebral palsy (spastic, dyskinetic, ataxic, and mixed), describes potential symptoms like stiff muscles and coordination difficulties, and notes that many individuals with cerebral palsy also experience co-occurring conditions such as intellectual disabilities or epilepsy. While acknowledging that no cure exists as of 2025, the resolution emphasizes that medications, treatments, and surgery can help improve motor and communication skills. By designating a specific day, the resolution aims to raise awareness, promote understanding, and support research efforts to help individuals with cerebral palsy live healthy, active lives.

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