Cerebral Palsy: Developmental Delay or Developmental Halt?

Cerebral palsy is generally classified as a developmental delay, but is it?

The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary defines developmental delay as:

A chronological delay in the appearance of normal developmental milestones achieved during infancy and early childhood, caused by organic, psychological, or environmental factors.

The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines the verb delay as:

1: put off, postpone <delay a departure>
2: to stop, detain, or hinder for a time <the mails were delayed by heavy snows>
3: to cause to be slower or to occur more slowly than normal <delay a child's development>

To me, delay implies the thing being delayed will, given enough time, catch up or reach its intended destination.

Cerebral palsy is a developmental delay?

With the age of 42 years fast approaching, I still speak Glenda-ish, and, on hot summer days, even that becomes inaudible. My hand function remains limited; although, my left thumb is firmly toned from overwork. My balance remains tenuous. And, no matter how hard I try or how long I practice, I still land on my ass or my head with every few steps I take. My head has bounced on enough cement floors, thank you very much!

Developmentally delayed?

Being political correct is one thing, but let's get realistic here: no amount of time or effort will get my development moving forward. My development isn't delayed; it has downright halted!