Causes
Cerebral Palsy along with many other muscular disorders is
caused because of neurological damage or mutations. This damage
or underdevelopment can happen before, during, or right after
the child is born. Doctors have discovered that Cerebral Palsy
is not a genetic or hereditary disease but “researchers have
discovered that hereditary factors can predispose an individual
to Cerebral Palsy” (My Child at Cerebral Palsy, 2016). Genetic
wise there is only potential influences that could affect this
disease. The main cause is damage to the developing brain.
Depending on how damaged the brain is it determines how advanced
and severe their child’s Cerebral Palsy will be. These damages
could include “prenatal disturbances of brain
Cerebral Palsy can either be present before birth, can occur during the delivery process, or can even develop up to several years after a child is born. The disorder is most commonly
The human body is made up of many organ systems that consist of organs and tissues of different anatomies and diverse nomenclature. These organs systems, organs and tissues are prone to thousands of diseases, and one of these diseases is cerebral palsy, which is a disease of the nervous system in simple terms. Research relating to cerebral palsy is carried out, whereby the disorder is described, along with its history, and how it affects the nervous system and the brain. The anatomy of the body systems involves with regard to this disorder, the effects of the disorder on these body systems and other body systems are also researched and discussed. Furthermore, the research focuses on the causes of cerebral palsy, its complications, signs, and symptoms, and the diagnosis of the disorder, along with its treatment and side effects of the treatment. A recap of the research focusing on prevention strategies, the anatomy and physiology of cerebral palsy and the nervous system is presented.
Cerebral palsy is non-progressive but some effects of cerebral palsy on the body may change through life stages.
Cerebral palsy occurs when there is lack of oxygen to a baby’s brain when being delivered. This causes brain damage which can then cause problems when trying to reach development norms. Cerebral palsy affects a child’s
Since I was in high school I have a strong passion in helping others especially young children with special needs , that passion came from my sister who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy ,I have always had a desire to help her to live Normal and Independent life."There's no way to help her " According to the doctor , since she was diagnosed with sever quadrblgic Cerebral Palsy . My mother took her to centre for rehabilitation and I observed occupational therapist who treat my sister , she really helped her and I saw the improvement in her but the treatment was too late and we all know the important of early intervention , She died when I was in the first year of collage (property year ) after that my interest was conformed to be an occupational
Cerebral palsy also causes skeletal deformities, cause shortened limbs on the affected side can also lead to tilting of the pelvic bones and scoliosis.
Cerebral palsy presents itself as a, usually recognizable by others, physical disability. This disability does not allow full physical movements or use of extremities. A person with this disability may not be able to walk or may not be able to use an arm. Alternatively, a person with cerebral palsy may not stand upright, as most people do. This condition is chronic, meaning that it is long-lasting over much time. As this disability presents itself in various ways, one with cerebral palsy may experience involuntary muscle movements. Often times, people with cerebral palsy may experience deficits appearing in one side of the body. The way that cerebral palsy appears at birth will be the way that this disability presents itself during the duration of life. The disability does not get worse and cannot be cured after birth.
Twenty percent of cerebral palsy cases result from a brain injury that occurs during the birthing process. Acquired cerebral palsy accounts for around ten percent of cerebral palsy cases and typically occurs in the first few months or years of life as a result of head injuries, vehicle accidents, or bacterial meningitis.
The word “cerebral” means the brain and the word “palsy” means muscle weakness and poor control. Children or adults can be born with Cerebral Palsy or might be diagnosed later in life. The disorder may occur during the woman’s pregnancy, child’s birth, or after the child
My name is Armonee Mosley and I work with many people that has Cerebral palsy and you may ask what is cerebral palsy? It is a term used to define a group of conditions which impair movement, with “palsy” meaning disorder of movement and “cerebral” meaning brain. In other words “The impairment is caused by damage to the brain, either before or after birth, but to be clinically diagnosed with cerebral palsy it must occur very early in life, usually before the age of three” (Emma). There is no gender or race more prone to cerebral palsy however, how the pregnancy was carried can play a role. The use of drugs and/or alcohol may cause damage to the developing brain of the fetus, perhaps leading to congenital cerebral palsy(Emma)
Cerebral Palsy is a non-progressive disorder of movement and posture. It is estimated that for every 1000 live births in the United States, 2-3 babies are born with this condition. Research shows that babies who are born preterm are at a heightened risk of having Cerebral Palsy.
movement problems. The most common type of Cerebral Palsy is spastic, which is caused by
This can occur before birth, during birth or during early childhood before the brain’s growth has reached a certain level of maturity. People must know that there is a huge variation in the manner in which cerebral palsy affects each individual. We can’t say someone has cerebral palsy in general because it affects everyone differently and so their needs would vary from each other. I am hoping to find how to best approach a person affected by cerebral palsy and how to best help them by learning all about this
In the summer of 2015, I was enrolled at The University of Phoenix to start the summer program. Due to my mother having a terrible car accident, I pushed back my enrollment date since the car accident left my mother unable to walk. Not only that, I was left with the responsibility and care of my two younger siblings who have cerebral palsy. I called and talked with admissions and they pushed back the date for me to start school, after a couple of weeks passed I received a call from the school telling me I would loose my funding for school and it was important that I started on the next starting date. The following start date arrived and I started school every week I received a call from a adviser if I didn’t sign on to
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is brain damage. It cannot be cured, it is not contagious, it is not a disease, and it does not get worse. According to Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, "Cerebral Palsy is a broad term for various nonprogressive disorders of motor function in people, resulting from brain damage around the time of birth. Damage to the brain could occur before, during, or shortly after birth"(“Cerebral”). Since the damage is done during the brain’s formation, and occurs in the part of the brain that controls motor and muscle functions, people with CP might have problems with motor skills, muscle tone, muscle weakness, reflexes, balance, excessive drooling, difficulties swallowing or speaking, shaking, tremors, and