text: cerebral palsy and strategies for educators?   cerebral palsy is a pretty big disability to simplify. it ranges from very minimal movement problems to spastic movements which can create problems to move around. for example, if the student in a wheelchair, the room has to be set up that the child can maneuver around the room without bumping into a desk or chair. the desk has to be a certain height if the child is in a wheelchair. depending on the severity and age, the student could be in and out of the classroom for various therapies such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy. i have included some readings that can help you learn more about the subject.