Cerebral Palsy Challenges

Overview: “Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term that refers to a group of disorders affecting a person’s ability to move” (Cerebral Palsy Alliance 2013). The disorder usually does not get any worse; yet it is an irreversible, everlasting illness that does not subside. Cerebral palsy occurs either during pregnancy or after pregnancy as the brain is impaired while in the process of developing. The effects of cerebral palsy are important when factored into a person’s lifestyle because it “can affect

Baleigh Bennett Mrs. Adkins English 18 October 2016 Living With Challenges Imagine giving birth to a child, being ecstatic to have a new baby around the house. As the child gets older you start noticing your child is not developing like other children. You go to the doctor for a visit and you are told your newborn baby has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Not knowing anything about this disability, you are frightened and concerned for your child. People living with this disability are

Introduction Every year, thousands of children are diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. This congenital neuromuscular disorder affects many children from the day of diagnosis to the end of their life. This incurable disorder can affect a wide array of muscular functions, and will permanently debilitate children through adulthood. This disorder arises from congenital brain injury and possible genetic predisposition. There are several therapy options available for children affected that will assist in independence

Cerebral Palsy (cp) is one of the most common physical disabilities in the United States, defined by its various types, treatment, and legal rights for those with the condition. The term cerebral palsy (seh-ree-brel pawl-zee) is used to express any of the three or sometimes four types of the disorder. Still, the term itself can be confusing. Cerebral means ‘brain’ while palsy is ‘paralysis.’ As serious as it sounds, it is not a disease. The term refers to brain damage that causes weakness or paralysis

Staff Development Presentation On Cerebral Palsy We all know that every child is unique in one or the other way. He or she may be different from the developmental level, or might be suffering from some types of disabilities. But as a teacher we must understand the needs and requirements of every child and make the environment of equity in the classroom. There are different types of disabilities that the children are suffering from, but today we will discuss about the one type of physical disabilities

Developmental disorders are not commonly spoken about, however one in six children have one or more developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy being the second most common (Facts About Developmental Disabilities) and the most common motor disability in childhood (CITATION). The truth of the matter is, everyone is most likely going to encounter someone who has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, or might even have a child with this developmental disorder and it’s important to be aware and informed on the most

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a condition that affects thousands of people each year. An estimated 764,000 children and adults are afflicted with one or more symptoms of CP. Around 8,000 infants and babies are diagnosed each year and 1,200-1,500 preschool age children are recognized with symptoms of CP (www.ucp.org). This condition is caused by “abnormal development of areas of the brain that control movement and posture” (www.ucp.org). It can also be caused by damage to the brain (usually because

Cerebral palsy affects a part of the brain that helps to control the body's muscle movements. This is a disorder that permanently will affect the body's movement and/or speech. In most of the children who have cerebral palsy are born with it right after birth. Cerebral palsy starts in infancy. One person can have more effective cerebral palsy from another person. For example; a boy can have the effects of not being able to walk or talk in a preposterous way where as a girl could have the effect of

the fetus before birth through disease or medication. Learners who are physically impaired are that they experience challenges in the area of mobility and physical vitality. They also experience challenges with regard to their self –concept which are ascribed to the negative reaction that their bodies evoke from other peoples due to the conspicuousness of their impairment. They maybe intensely affected by their

diagnosed as a spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy is considered a neurological disorder cuased by a non-progressive brain injury or malformation that occurs while the child’s brain is under development. Cerebral Palsy affects body movement, muscle control, muscle coordination, muscle tone, reflex, posture and balance. It can also impact an individuals fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and oral motor functioning. Every case of cerebral palsy is unique to the individual. When a