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"Cerebral Palsy is caused by damage to brain, which can occur before, after, or during child birth. The cause of the brain damage range from infections, internal bleeding, and also a lack of oxygen. It is therefore recommended you have your Doctor examine your child's medical records, and run neurological scans to determine the cause."
What else can I help you with?
Where can one find information about how to support children with cerebral palsy?
One can find information about how to support children with cerebral palsy at KidsHealth. KidsHeath explains what cerebral palsy is, what parents should expect as far as symptoms go, and information on the different types of cerebral palsy.
What is the prevalence and incidence of cerebral palsy?
Cerebral palsy is one of the most common causes of chronic childhood disability (1.4-2.7 % births). While preemies constitute a small minority of children with cerebral palsy, they are 25 times more likely to develop cerebral palsy than fullterm babies. Cerebral palsy (primarily diplegic cerebral palsy) occurs in 5-8 percent of babies born weighing less than 3 pounds.
What is being done for cerebral palsy?
You have a lot of registered charities out there helping children with Cerebral Palsy and also helping parents to support their children.
Does autism and cerebral palsy leave you in a coma?
I don't know about that. But there are some children + adults with cerebral Palsy that are diagnosed with autism.
What causes mental retardation and blindness?
cerebral palsy
Are Neil YOung's children handicapped?
Neil Young has 3 children. Zeke - Mild Cerebral Palsy Ben - Handicapped from Cerebral Palsy Amber - No handicaps
What type of children's services are offered at the United Cerebral Palsy website online?
The United Cerebral Palsy website offers support services to those with children who have Cerebral Palsy. They offer support and child care links, educations and help finding employment for those with the disability.
Where can I find information on the causes of cerebral palsy online?
I recommend that you go to the Mayo Clinic website. They have a very clear description of Cerebral Palsy and its possible causes as well as information about treatment. You can find this at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cerebral-palsy/DS00302. I also recommend that you check out the United Cerebral Palsy website (http://www.ucp.org/). They are a national organization that will help you get the support that you need and provide you with information.
Does cerebral palsy affect females or males?
Cerebral palsy affects both females and males. It is a neurological condition that can occur in people of any gender. The causes and symptoms of cerebral palsy are the same regardless of gender.
What is the scientific name of cerebral palsy?
what is the scientific name for cerebral palsy
Where can I find information pn the causes of cerebral palsy?
What causes cerebral palsy can vary in case to case. Sometimes it can be caused by mistakes made during delivery, other times it is caused my malformation within the womb.
Who was cerebral palsy named after?
Cerebral palsy was named by Sir William John Little, an English orthopedic surgeon, in the 1860s. He first identified the condition and coined the term "cerebral palsy" to describe the motor control problems in children that he observed.
