Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of lifelong conditions affecting movement, balance and posture because of differences or injury in the developing brain. The motor condition itself is non-progressive, but its functional impact varies enormously and can change across the lifespan. Speech, language, vision, hearing, cognition and upper-limb control may be affected in different combinations.
What it can mean day to day
Communication access should therefore be built around the individual rather than the diagnosis. Some people use natural speech, while others benefit from symbols, text, speech-generating devices or a combination. Touch, switches, eye gaze and other access methods may all be appropriate, and good seating and mounting can be just as important as the software.
Where assistive technology can help
Challenge 1
Motor speech difficulties can reduce intelligibility even when language and ideas are strong
Challenge 2
Spasticity, dystonia or limited selective movement can make standard touch and keyboards inefficient
Challenge 3
Posture, visual access and device position directly affect how accurately and comfortably a system can be used
Cerebral Palsy: what typically works
Multimodal AAC
Combine speech, gesture, symbols, text and speech-generating technology so the user has more than one reliable way to communicate.
Individual access assessment
Trial direct touch, keyguards, switches, eye gaze or other inputs based on motor control, vision, fatigue and the task being performed.
Positioning and mounting
Set the device at the right height, angle and distance on a wheelchair, table or floor stand so the chosen access method can work consistently.
Partner training and language growth
Train families, teachers and therapists to model AAC and support communication across real activities, with vocabulary that can grow with language and literacy.
Products our assessments most often lead to
Every recommendation follows an assessment. These are starting points, not prescriptions.
Grid Pad 13
Smartbox
A flagship 13.3-inch Windows AAC device with Grid 3, integrated eye-gaze options, a 6.5-inch second screen and advanced alternative access.
PCEye
Tobii Dynavox
A compact eye tracker for adding eye-gaze access to a compatible Windows tablet, laptop or monitor, with TD Control included.
Monty M3D
Rehadapt
A robust modular wheelchair mounting system for positioning AAC devices securely and ergonomically while keeping the device accessible throughout the day.
TD Pilot (iOS)
Tobii Dynavox
A dedicated eye-controlled iPadOS speech generating device with integrated Tobii eye tracking, Partner Window, powerful speakers and pre-installed AAC apps.
Eyetuitive
GazeFirst
A compact, AI-powered eye tracker that adds eye-gaze control to Windows computers and iPad Pro, with no extra licences required.
Grid 3 for Windows
Smartbox
Smartbox's flagship Windows AAC software for communication, computer access, environmental control and independence across multiple access methods.
Your first step
A useful CP assessment brings communication, motor access and positioning together. We review how the person currently communicates, what movements are most reliable, how they are seated, and whether vision, fatigue or involuntary movement changes performance before deciding on hardware.
Tell us about the person you support
Every journey starts with a conversation. Our specialists will help you find the right path, with no pressure and no jargon.
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