Seizure disorders in newborn children are caused by a variety of reasons, but are frequently the result of a neonatal stroke or other type of brain injury during labor or shortly after birth. Any type of injury to a child’s developing brain can result in permanent damage, leading to a host of neur
Cerebral palsy is a birth injury that affects many children, and while some signs of the neurological disorder can be detected shortly after birth, it is often diagnosed between the ages of one and three. As the child grows, the signs and symptoms become more obvious and easier to detect. It’s imp
Signs of Cerebral Palsy in 1-YO Children Cerebral palsy is a developmental disorder which manifests itself in limited motor control and movement issues. The root cause of cerebral palsy is damage to a child’s developing brain, usually caused by a lack of oxygen (hypoxia) during pregnancy, labo
Cerebral palsy is a complex group of conditions caused by a brain injury, often caused during the birthing process or developmental growth stage. Since it is caused by a brain injury, cerebral palsy symptoms in babies will vary depending on the severity of the brain injury.
May 25,2011
Detecting Cerebral Palsy After Birth
It can be very difficult to detect cerebral palsy right after a child is born. The reasons for this are very simple. The child, of course, will not be performing activities that require high motor function or a lot of muscle coordination. Because of this, many doctors will fail to notice the conditi
July 05,2011
Some Early Indications of Cerebral Palsy Injuries
Cerebral palsy causes the affected individual to have diminished, or in severe cases, no control over their muscles. This injury occurs at birth and the condition lasts for the entire life of the individual. Brain injuries never heal. The symptoms of this brain injury may worsen over time, resulting
Cerebral palsy can affect toddlers aged 1-3 in many different ways. As a parent, it’s your responsibility to identify and take note of developmental milestones and ensure that your child is reaching these within a reasonable time-frame. If your child is struggling for whatever reason, you may want
May 29,2014
Urinary Incontinence and Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy affects thousands of children across the country, and each child will have his or her own unique challenges. Generally caused by damage to the brain during pregnancy, delivery, or shortly after birth, this disorder may limit some of the bodily functions of children that we normally
December 20,2013
Why is Cerebral Palsy Hard to Detect?
Cerebral palsy can be hard to detect. There are several different forms of this disorder, and diagnosis during the first few months of development is not always possible. While there are predictable stages of development for most infants, some completely healthy babies lag a little behind the curve
October 17,2013
Detecting Cerebral Palsy During Pregnancy
While many expectant mothers may wish to know during pregnancy whether or not their child will have cerebral palsy, there is no singular test for it, and diagnosis is commonly made through observation of the child’s development over time. There are many issues that can arise during pregnancy &