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
Non-verbal Communication in Kids with Cerebral Palsy For the average person, the ability to easily communicate with others is often taken for granted. However, for some children with cerebral palsy, verbal communication can sometimes be extremely challenging. Fortunately there are several nonverba
If your child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, there are some things that you can expect. Some of the hardships that your family will face because of the birth injury that your child suffered will be financial. Others will be personal and emotional. Cerebral palsy always entails quite a few challen
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.
A diagnosis of cerebral palsy is something that medical professionals take very seriously. Because the disorder cannot be cured and because the effects of the disorder are sometimes very severe, it’s important that the parents understand what to expect for the child affected. If you have a chi
Children with cerebral palsy can benefit from a range of educational resources that are available from the school system. Improvements in technology have made significant advancements toward allowing individuals with Cerebral Palsy to better interact with their environment. If the baby injury that y
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
If your child has cerebral palsy, you’ll want to keep a few things in mind moving into the future. First, your child is obviously going to have some special needs. They’re also going to have many of the same needs that any other child has. Their condition will likely mean that meeting so
February 15,2012
Birth Injuries and Investigations
Whenever a child is injured during the birthing process, the medical professionals in charge of delivering the child should launch an investigation. While medicine is a matter of life and death, it is also a science and doctors need to know how injuries are caused so that they can avoid causing them