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Children cerebral palsy may include one or more of the following:
- Lack of muscle coordination when performing voluntary movements (ataxia)
- Stiff muscles and exaggerated reflexes (spasticity)
- Asymmetrical walking gait with one foot or leg dragging
- Variations in muscle tone from too stiff to too floppy
- Excessive drooling or difficulties swallowing, sucking or speaking
- Tremors
- Difficulty with precise motions, such as writing or buttoning a shirt
- A range of cognitive disabilities
- Inability to walk and need for a walker or wheelchair
- Need for extensive, lifelong care
- Seizure disorders
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What are the symptoms of Cerabal Palsy?
There are many symptoms of Cerebral Palsy. Examples of symptoms of Cerebral Palsy include variations in muscle tone such as stiff muscles and tremors or involuntary movements.
Where can one find information about how to support children with cerebral palsy?
One can find information about how to support children with cerebral palsy at KidsHealth. KidsHeath explains what cerebral palsy is, what parents should expect as far as symptoms go, and information on the different types of cerebral palsy.
What are some symptoms of spastic cerebral palsy?
Some symptoms of spastic cerebral palsy are muscle stiffness, uncontrolled movements, and problems with posture. It can, also impair other functions such as coordination, balance, speech, and swallowing.
Where can articles be found on cerebral palsy?
Articles on cerebral palsy can be found at the website of an organization that is devoted to researching cerebral palsy. Some such organizations are United Cerebral Palsy and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
Are symptoms of athetoid cerebral palsy seem in the womb?
Athetoid Cerebral Palsy happens due to brain damage caused outside the womb, so there is no symptoms or signs prior to giving birth. After the baby is born and if it suffered brain damage, this type of cerebral palsy is characterized by slow writing movements of the limbs.
How can someone determine if the carry the genetic code for cerebral palsy?
A person can determine if they carry the genetic code for cerebral palsy by having genetic testing done. Symptoms of cerebral palsy include lack of muscle coordination and variations in muscle tone.
Cerebral palsy does it go away?
No. It is caused by a permanent injury to the brain. However, symptoms of cerebral palsy can be treated with various types of medication and therapy so that it "gets better" (my daughter has CP)
What is the scientific name of cerebral palsy?
what is the scientific name for cerebral palsy
Can animals get cerebral palsy?
Yes cats can get the equivalent of Cerebral Palsy and it is called Cerebral Hypoplasia.
What are the signs and symptoms of Cerebral Palsy infants?
Some signs that your child may have cerebral palsy are, unusual posture, unusual muscle tone, often instant reflexes, and early development of hand preference.
What is the most common type of cerebral palsy?
Type your answer here... Spastic cerebral palsy with a percentage of 80% of all cerebral palsy cases.
When was United Cerebral Palsy created?
United Cerebral Palsy was created in 1949.
