1. Cerebral Palsy (CP)
KNR 270

2. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Intellectual disability
(Mental retardation)
Cerebral palsy
Epilepsy
Autism

3. Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Most frequent physical disability of school age children
8,000 children with CP born each year
UCP, 2001

4. CEREBRAL PALSY (CP) Damage to motor portion of brain
Effects ability to control movement, coordination, and posture
Hemiplegia
Muscle spasticity
Muscle tightness
Involuntary movement
Speech problems

5. CEREBRAL PALSY (CP) Classified by muscular control
And degree of body involvement
Spasticity
Muscles too tight, contractures
Athetosis
Mixed muscle tightness/looseness, involuntary movements of face, arms, upper body, worm like movements

6. CEREBRAL PALSY (CP) Classified by muscular control
And degree of body involvement
Ataxia
Low muscle tone, poor coordination, shakiness, tremors, poor balance
Rigidity
Tremors

7. CEREBRAL PALSY cont. Not always effect cognition Nonprogressive
Incurable
Not inherited
25 % Prenatal
40% Lack of oxygen
30% Unknown

8. Considerations/Accommodations
Avoid loud noise & unexpected movement
Monitor for falls
Personal assistance
Accessibility
Transportation
Adaptive equipment
Heated pools
Relaxation exercises
Problems swallowing
Communication
Communication Board