CEREBRAL PALSY “Let’s roll!”

The Causes of Cerebral Palsy Damages to the motor control centers of the developing brain Child abuse Events that happen during pregnancy Premature birth Lead poisoning Malnutrition Shaking Baby Syndrome

Traits or Symptoms Weakness in muscle tone Abnormal muscle tone Delayed developments such as walking, crawling and sitting etc. Difficulty with speech, hearing, vision, perception and sensation Coma Seizures

Types of Cerebral Palsy http://www.ecaucp.org/images/types_of_cp.gif

Special Tests and Methods Look carefully at the infants medical history MRI’s CT’s Ultrasounds to look at pictures of infants brain etc. Rehabilitation Ophthalmologist (vision problems) Frequent check ups

Possible Issues Ability to move in a coordinated way Affects motor skills Muscle tone Hearing Speech problems Learning disabilities Emotional problems Behavioral problems

Treatment and Care Surgery Therapy Special equipment Botox

Teaching Suggestions Sign language familiarity Knowledge of communication aid Coordinate physical, speech, or behavioral therapists Safety review of use of all equipment Family communication Update frequently physical, cognitive, and social abilities

Special Services Needed Speech therapists Physical therapists Dolphin therapy Occupational therapy

Other Possible Complications Cerebral Palsy Inability to control bladder and bowels Pegged teeth Seizures Joint contractions Swallowing problems Poor head control

Resources: Programs, Agencies, Associations Kate Kimberly Foundation United Cerebral Palsy March of Dimes Foundation (http://www.marchofdimes.com) Pathways Awareness Foundation (http://www.pathwayawareness.org) Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation (http://www.cpirf.org)

REFERENCES http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_palsy http://www.cerebralpalsysource.com/About_CP/index.html http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_neuro/cpalsy.cfm http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/cerebral_palsy.aspx http://www.goldbamboo.com/pictures-t1160.html