The nervous system is composed of neurons or nerve cells and their supporting structures. Types of Neurons There are three classes of neurons; each class corresponds to a different aspect of nervous system function. Sensory Neurons. Sensory or afferent neurons are specialized to detect stimuli and transmit information about them to the central nervous system. These neurons may connect any organ to the central nervous system. A stimulus is a change in the environment; it may be light, heat, pressure, or a chemical, for example.
Although there have been no general studies of life expectancy in people with cerebral palsy, most children affected by CP live between 30 and 70 years, depending on the severity of the condition.
Intellectual disability. 1 in 2 people with cerebral palsy have an intellectual disability. 1 in 5 people have a moderate to severe intellectual disability. Generally, the greater the level of a personâs physical impairment, the more likely it is that they will have an intellectual disability. in 4 children with cerebral palsy have bladder control problems. Children with intellectual disability and/or a severe form of cerebral palsy are most at risk. Lack of mobility and difficulty eating can predispose people with cerebral palsy to constipation. 1  Next: Signs and Symptoms of cerebral palsy â.