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Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition that affects muscle coordination and body movement.
people
Dyskinetic CP
IN THE UK
Spastic CP
Ataxic CP
Cerebral palsy is caused by brain damage occurring either during pregnancy, during delivery, or in the developing brain.
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Each person with Cerebal Palsy is affected differently. Education, treatment and therapy is individually tailored to meet their needs.
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Causes of CP;
- Infection in early part of pregnancy
- Lack of O2 to the brain
- Abnormal brain development
- Genetic link (rare)
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Associated Conditions
Intellectual disabilities
Communication difficulty
Epilepsy
Behavioural Issues
GORD
Visual Impairment
Hearing loss
Dysphagia
SOURCES
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cerebral-palsy/Pages/Symptoms.aspx
http://www.scope.org.uk/support/families/diagnosis/cerebral-palsy
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4 main types of CP
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Mixed CP
and 1 in 400 babies have CP
Monoplegia
Hemiplegia
Diplegia
Quadriplegia
How it can affect the body
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Increased chances of CP;
- Difficult birth
- Premature birth
- Twins or multiple births
- Low birth baby weight
Muscle tone is tight and stiff (hypertonia) which results in a decreased range of movements. The tightness can lead to muscle spasm.
Muscle tone varies between stiffness and floppiness (hypotonia) causing random, uncontrolled body movements. May have with speech and sitting.
Issues with balance and coordination with poor spatial awareness. This leads to clumsy and jerky movements.
A combination of the other types of CP.
A source of education and information only, not intended to replace advice of a medical doctor, nurse or healthcare practitioner.
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