Cerebral Palsy Learning Styles

The studies reviewed were qualitative in nature, therefore they are considered subjective. Berry (2008) made a statement regarding author bias noting the inherent weakness of qualitative analysis. The author sought to counter this weakness by quantifying test units through the use of computer software programs.

In this paper I will analyze two articles, one is quantitative and the other is qualitative. I will describe the quantitative methods used including the research question addressed, the hypothesis, and variables. I will identify the population and sample. I will discuss the reliability and validity of the instruments used. I will then discuss the design of the article and how the findings were analyzed. For the qualitative article, I will identify the design of the article, the methods used and the strategies used for analyzing the data. Lastly, I will look at the implications for practice in the qualitative article, discuss other journals that might be interested in publishing the article and discuss how this article might

Literature ranged in publication date from 1997 to 2010. This extends beyond the recommended timeframe of five years. Articles that were older than five years were noted to be qualitative and according to Burns & Grove (2011) this is an appropriate exception to the recommended timeframe. The literature effectively identified the gaps in knowledge that provided a basis for the study.

In order to know whether the evidence of research studies are accurate, one must be able to have a fundamental understanding in statistical analyses to determine if such descriptions and findings within manuscripts and articles are presented correctly and explicitly (Sullivan, 2012). Proper use of statistics begins with the understanding of both descriptive and inferential statistics. Correct organization and description of data characteristics from the population sample being studied leads the researcher to identify a hypothesis and formulate inferences about such characteristics. It is with inferential statistics that researchers conduct appropriate tests of significance and determine whether to accept or reject the identified null

A Non-progressive Chronic Brain Injury, other wise known as Cerebral Palsy, is an irregularity that includes many different neurological disorders that occurs in infants and is typically detected in early childhood that affects body movement and coordination permanently. Multiple tests and assessments are necessary to properly identify that a child has CP. Due to the amount of care and equipment that is essential to meet the daily needs of a person with Cerebral Palsy, families often experience heavy financial burden and emotional weakness. The purpose of this information research brief is to highlight some of these struggles related to Cerebral Palsy and communicate more information on the subject to the readers.

However, the pitfalls of the study are also included in this section as well as the factors that limited the study. This section should however, compare the results with those from other similar studies. Yet for this paper, that part was lacking. Besides, the paper discussed the potential limitations to the research as well as the strengths of the study (Viktrup, 2002). The study’s implication is also inclusive and is clearly structured and helpful. Finally, the paper had a conclusion that contained a summary and the recommendations.

This study used a meta-analysis; meta-analysis combines a number of different studies which are directed by several separate researchers to quantify the effects a given approach has on a specific outcome. By extending the data pool to include various different situations and increasing sample sizes the results produce a better quantitative estimate. Therefore there is a Level I of evidence for this research project. This is the strongest level of evidence because it uses already proven research to further expand the research

study’s strengths and weaknesses and discuss how the article could be used in evidence based

"This is just wonderful," said Vicki Miller as she watched her son Joey run around Delco Park with friends. "He finally has the freedom to run like other kids."

"Cerebral palsy is the most common physical disability in children and represents the most frequent diagnosis in children who receive physical therapy" ( "Physical", (n.d) , p.1). Thousands of children are affected by the disability every year, cerebral palsy can be detected as early as when the child is an infant. Physical therapist help these children learn better ways to move and balance, as well as learn to walk, use their wheelchair, and stand up without assistance.("Physical" , (n.d) , p.1). Physical therapy for the people affected by the disability is important, so that when at home they can do things for themselves and not rely on someone to do it for them. Physical therapy for these patients should continue at home through an exercise

I have chosen Cerebral Palsy as my developmental disability to do research on. Cerebral palsy is a motor disability. When it comes to motor disability cerebral palsy is the most common disability in children. According to a “population-based studies from around the world report prevalence estimates of CP ranging from 1.5 to more than 4 per 1,000 live births or children of a defined age range” ( ).

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders which affects the development of movement and or posture, causing limitation of activates due to the permanent stationary non-progressive disturbance in the premature fetal of infant brain. (Gabr) This type of brain damage can occur in the womb, during the birthing process or in rare cases shortly after birth. There are 9 distinct categories that classify the severity of cerebral palsy and are defined by the symptoms a person displays. Depending on the location of the abnormalities on the brain, several different symptoms are visible. CP has many effects on the muscular system such as muscle control, coordination, tone and reflexes. Cerebral palsy is also accompanied by mental retardation in a majority of cases. Cerebral palsy is also the leading cause of physical disability in children that also has the possibility to cause motor disability the continues throughout life. (Gabr)

Since, cerebral palsy is such a complex condition characterized by wide variation of motor functions, children with CP may often have several limitations in the following areas; sensation, perception, cognition, communication, behavior, as well as other health conditions that may influence their activity and participation in daily living skills, school, movement as well as communication (Chiarello & Palisano, 2012). Children with cerebral palsy will likely show signs of physical impairment however, the type of movement dysfunction, the location, and a number of limbs involved, as well as the extent of impairment, will vary from one individual to another (national library of medicine, 2016).

We all know that every child is unique in one or another 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 consider the equity in the classroom. There are different types of disabilities that the children are suffering from, but today we will discuss one of the physical disabilities in children, and that is Cerebral palsy.

“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 a person’s posture, balance, hearing, and ability to move, communicate, eat, sleep and learn. People who have CP may also be prone to seizures and have intellectual impairments (Cerebral Palsy Alliance 2013). The components of forming the word