When Mya was born, the doctor assisting in her birth used forceps to help remove her from her mother. Unfortunately, the forceps were too highly clamped to her head and she suffered brain damage as a result. Mya now presents with atonic paraplegia, communication disorders, and seizures. Which disability best matches Mya's condition?
Based on the symptoms described, the disability that best matches Mya's condition is cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affect movement, muscle coordination, and posture. In this case, the brain damage caused by the misuse of forceps during the birth has resulted in atonic paraplegia (weak or floppy paralysis of the lower limbs), communication disorders, and seizures, which are common features of cerebral palsy.
