Sorry this may be the wrong forum to be posting this in. It isn't about mobility tools, but rather about how I deal with my mobility.

I have mild cerebral palsy, which mostly affects my fine and gross motor skills. I can walk reasonably fine (that said, I don't have great balance and sometimes tend to fall or lose balance quite easily - nothing too major though).

Often when I concentrate on what I'm doing (i.e. walking), it's no problem, it's only when I stop thinking about it and/or I relax is there ever a problem.

When I drink alcohol, even an amount that only makes me tipsy, if I don't concentrate on walking steadily (more so than normal) it can become quite noticeable.

This might just be the alcohol consumption you say. But in my experience, when I drink a large amount and try and concentrate on my walking (both to avoid the obvious alcohol and cerebral palsy impermanent), it seems to be quite difficult because I have drunk too much.

So what I was wondering, is it a moderate amount of alcohol that is likely affecting my movement, or does it make it harder with having mild cerebral palsy - especially when I'm trying my best to concentrate?

As I've said, it is mild cerebral palsy ... so if anyone has any professional knowledge (or knows a lot about this kind of thing), or has any experience I would appreciate their input.

It is important to understand and consider the child’s needs and condition before choosing and implementing splints, AFOs and other devices. Remember, their use will immediately limit certain movements for your child. As a result, it’s a good idea to think twice, do your research and learn how to use them safely and wisely.

kevin890 wrote:It is important to understand and consider the child’s needs and condition before choosing and implementing splints, AFOs and other devices. Remember, their use will immediately limit certain movements for your child. As a result, it’s a good idea to think twice, do your research and learn how to use them safely and wisely.

Just to clarify - I'm not a parent of a child with cerebral palsy (not a parent at all actually), I have cerebral palsy myself.

I don't use any kind of mobility tools, and I don't intend to (as I only have mild cerebral palsy and can walk reasonably well/well enough). My question is more about how cerebral palsy mixed with alcohol may or may not effect the brain and make movements worse.