CEREBRAL PALSY

By: Jedi 1208

 WHAT IS
CEREBRAL PALSY
Cerebral palsy refers to a group of neurological disorders that appear
in infancy or early childhood and permanently affect body movement
and muscle coordination
● It hinders the ability of the body to move in a way that is
organized and purposeful.
● breathing, bladder and bowel control, eating, and talking, may
also be impaired.
abnormalities inside the developing brain that disrupt the
brain’s ability to control movement and maintain posture
and balance.
 CAUSE
The cause of cerebral palsy isn't always known. Many cases happen
when a child's brain is still developing, such as before birth or in early
infancy. This may be due to:

● infections during pregnancy

● stroke either in the womb or after birth
● genetic disorders
● medical problems in the mom during pregnancy

occur by the age of two

 SYMPTOMS
● Slow/ lack of the ability to learn and understand.
● It depends on how much the brain was damaged.
● Lack of muscles controls.
● Slurred speech
● behavior problems
● learning disabilities
● visual impairment or blindness
● hearing loss
● etc...
 TREATMENTS
As soon as CP is diagnosed, the child will begin therapy for
movement (learning speech, hearing, and social and emotional
development)
Medicine can help muscle pain and stiffness.
Surgery can help fix dislocated hips. Leg braces help with walking.
Improve their bone by eating diets high in calciums, vitamin D, and
phosphorus etc.
HOW TO PREVENT

1. Common child vaccinated are essential

2. Using the correct car seat for your child's
weight and height.
3. Using a crib with bed rail.
4. Never leaving your child on high
countertops or surfaces unattended.
5. Never shake a baby.
 REFERENCE
● https://www.stlouischildrens.org/conditions-treatments/cerebral-palsy
● https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/cp/features/cerebral-palsy-11-things.html
● http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335
&np=285&id=2683
● https://raisingchildren.net.au/disability/guide-to-disabilities/assessment
-diagnosis/cerebral-palsy