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I would have thought so. It could be quite hard to act like it.
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∙ 12y agoYes he does.
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How old do people with cerebral plasey live?
Doctors and medical professionals are still not yet experts on giving the life expectancy for people living with cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy gets worse over time affecting gross motor function such as the ability to walk. Adults life expectancy with cerebral palsy depends on the type, severity and associated disabilities. The life expectancy for an adult can range from 30 year old for those with severe cerebral palsy such as feeding difficulties and ridgidity to 60-70 for a milder form of this condition.
What are treatments for cerebral palsy?
A number of people with cerebral palsy, both children and adults, have found systematic relief and enhanced quality of life from a combination of alternative and complementary treatments
This comedian with cerebral palsy played Geri on The facts about Life and Jewel on Deadwood Who is she?
Geri Jewell
What kind of devices will help with cerebral palsy mobility?
Usually, people with cerebral palsy find a power wheelchair to be a very convenient tool to aid with their physical disability. It is recommended that you look into one for your son to enhance his life quality.
What is the life expectancy for someone with cerebral palsy?
It really depends on the severity of the Cerebral Palsy and the other health issues that the person has in conjunction with or caused by the Cerebral Palsy. Most people have an average life expectancy as long as they get good nutrition and all health issues are addressed.
Is cerebral palsy curable?
most people with cerebral palsy live normal lives except w/ extra help , but they live around the same years we do -Different User Answer: The PS was not significant, much less relevant, so I removed it. But, in all sincerity. A person with cerebral palsy has a variance in life. It depends as well, what other illnesses or disabilities that accompany it. My sister has cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus, leaving her verbally limited, blind, and with the inability to walk. Doctors would estimate life spans, in this case 1-2 weeks. She is 23 years old now. There are many others I have encountered, but in reality. You cannot put a set time for them to live. They will carry on like the rest of us, but depending on the extremity of their illness, the length of time will be different.
How can one tell if they have ataxic cerebral palsy?
By definition cerebral palsy is motor manifestation of non progressive brain damage. Hence genetic and metabolic disorders have to be ruled out.
How do people live with cerebral palsy?
most people with cerebral palsy live normal lives except w/ extra help , but they live around the same years we do -Different User Answer: The PS was not significant, much less relevant, so I removed it. But, in all sincerity. A person with cerebral palsy has a variance in life. It depends as well, what other illnesses or disabilities that accompany it. My sister has cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus, leaving her verbally limited, blind, and with the inability to walk. Doctors would estimate life spans, in this case 1-2 weeks. She is 23 years old now. There are many others I have encountered, but in reality. You cannot put a set time for them to live. They will carry on like the rest of us, but depending on the extremity of their illness, the length of time will be different.
What are some forms or Cerebral Palsy that can be easily diagnosed in a child?
Cerebral Palsy is very difficult to diagnose within the first few months of life. The earliest signs may include missing developmental milestones such as walking or talking. Abnormal muscle tone, poor coordination and the persistence of infant reflexes are also possible indicators.
Who wasis Karen Killilea and what was her Miracle cure from Visual problems deafness what?
There was no miracle cure. Karen's disability is cerebral palsy. At the time when she was born, people assumed that any child with cerebral palsy would also be severely limited mentally, and the family was advised to institutionalize her. As explained in Marie Killilea's book "Karen" and the sequel "With Love From Karen," the Killilea family chose to raise Karen at home instead with as normal a life as possible, and proved that children with cerebral palsy can live normal lives and need not be mentally impaired.
Is cerebral palsy hereditary?
NO Cerebral relates to brain and palsy is paralysis, giving Cerebral Palsy (CP) the meaning "Brain Paralysis". Reasons for CP include: Premature Birth, Infections during pregnancy, Insufficient oxygen reaching the fetus, Asphyxia during labor and delivery, Severe jaundice in babies & Blood clotting disorders (thrombophilias). Yes, if you go to the march of dimes website you have sited it says genetic defects can contribute to it. Quoted from the above address: " In some cases, genetic defects may contribute to brain malformations and "miswiring" of nerve cell connections in the brain, resulting in cerebral palsy (2)"
What are the symptoms for children with cerebral palsy?
Various symptoms include differences in muscle tone. Muscles can be too stiff and rigid or difficult to control. This can lead to tremors, difficulty with eating and speech, drooling. There can also be exaggerated or delayed reflexes.
