“Spastic” used to be the term used in the UK for those with Cerebral Palsy, indeed the charity that supported them was called the Spastics Society. The term “Spastic” however became an offensive term used to indicate that someone was moronic and the charity changed its name to Scope.
“Spastic” used to be the term used in the UK for those with Cerebral Palsy, indeed the charity that supported them was called the Spastics Society. The term “Spastic” however became an offensive term used to indicate that someone was moronic and the charity changed its name to Scope.