Cerebral Palsy

By: Abigail Smith
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Who gets this disease?
· Symptoms usually start before a child reaches age 3
· Babies and infants



What

· Bleeding in the brain
· muscle spasms
· grip problems
· late development
· Posture
· unsteadiness in walking

What Causes Cerebral Palsy
· Damage to the white matter of the brain
· Abnormal development of the brain
· Bleeding in the brain
· Brain damage caused by a lack of oxygen in the brain
· Not enough oxygen delivered to the brain when in the womb.
· In early stage of development and in the womb.
How
· Bones
· joints
· Muscles
· Lack of oxygen cut off from the brain in the womb.

Who (S#1)
The members of the treatment team for a child with cerebral palsy will most likely include the following:
1. Doctors
2. Specialists
3. Physicians
4. Orthopedist
5. physical therapist
6. psychologist
7. speech and language pathologist
· As a child with cerebral palsy grows older, the need for therapy and the kinds of therapies required, as well as support services, will likely change.


What
· X-rays
· Symptoms
· doctors


Why
· doctors want children and babies to be healthy and live a full life


When
The brain and muscles

Where · Hospitals special centers
Different diagnoses


A. Why & what happens…?
1. in the development of a fetus or the early life of a child.
. Damage or delayed development in the brain.
3. Disorder is permanent and, though it does not worsen with age.
4. Movement is impaired to the extent that a wheelchair is required.
5. Vision problems, seizures, learning disabilities, and issues speaking, writing, and moving.

B. Caused By…?
1. Mostly caused by developmental issues during pregnancy.
2. Lead to abnormal conditions in the brain.
3. Lack of oxygen caused by premature delivery or delivery-room errors can cause brain damage.
4. Can be caused by current brain injuries after birth.
5. An ensuring a healthy diet and environment for the mother, is vital for ensuring for preventing cerebral Palsy. \