Leah :: Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEAH!

Leah has a truly remarkable story that has touch my heart. Leah was born in South Korea with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy and put up for adoption. Little did she know that {HER} family in the United States had been searching and waiting for her with open hearts. Leah’s adoption was finalized on December 21st, 2012 and she has been thriving ever since. Today Leah celebrated her 3rd birthday with family and friends. This family is such an inspiration.

Cerebral palsy is a term used to describe any number of conditions affecting body movement and muscle coordination. Cerebral palsy is caused by injury to one or more specific parts of the brain, mostly occurring before, during or shortly after birth. Depending on the area of the brain in which trauma occurred, the affects of the condition will vary. Spastic diplegia cerebral palsy is caused by damage to the outer portion of the brain, generally effects the lower parts of the body more so than the arms.
People with cerebral palsy can have specialized treatments and physical therapies options to help with movement. Treatments such as leg braces, gait analysis, botox injections, and several other treatments can assist in managing effects of spastic diplegia cerebral palsy.

Leah LOVES to look at herself in the mirror and sing with her imaginary microphone, she has been taking notes from her favorite American Idol participants. Enjoy!