PeopleSpecial-Needs Teen Launches Popular Dog Treat BusinessNick Napolitano, who has cerebral palsy, and his family run a thriving businessSavePrintNick Napolitano with several of his products for sale at an event at his hospital in Minnesota. Courtesy of Jennifer HinzeDave Paone9/27/2022|Updated: 9/27/2022Right from the beginning, the odds were stacked against Nick Napolitano. He was born 10 weeks premature and, at 11 months old, was diagnosed with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, which limited his limbs to little or no use.He wasn’t off to a good start.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentDave PaoneAuthorDave Paone covers New York City.Author’s Selected ArticlesGotham City Band Keeps Ragtime and Jazz Alive in the Big AppleNov 29, 2023Having Lived Through America’s Glory Days and Tough Days, This 102-Year-Old Veteran Is Still Going StrongNov 11, 2023Operation Chrome Dome: The Air Force Missions That Kept America Safe During the Cold WarOct 26, 2023The General Grant National Memorial: A National Park, Done New York StyleJun 23, 2023Related Topicscerebral palsyNick's Dog TreatsNick Napolitano