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There are 3 main types of Cerebral Palsy. 1. Spastic which is stiff and difficult movement. 2. Athetoid Cerebral Palsy which is involuntary and uncontrolled movement 3. Ataxic Cerebral Palsy which is disturbed sense of balance and depth perception There is also Mixed CP which is when any of those 3 are combined. You will often use these terms used with words like Quadriplega which means all 4 limbs are effected. Hemipelgia which means one side is effected. Diplegia which means the legs are the only thing effected, or are the main thing effected
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What is the scientific name of cerebral palsy?
what is the scientific name for cerebral palsy
What is the most common type of cerebral palsy?
Type your answer here... Spastic cerebral palsy with a percentage of 80% of all cerebral palsy cases.
When was Cerebral Palsy Alliance created?
Cerebral Palsy Alliance was created in 1945.
When was United Cerebral Palsy created?
United Cerebral Palsy was created in 1949.
When was Cerebral Palsy Greece created?
Cerebral Palsy Greece was created in 1972.
Where can articles be found on cerebral palsy?
Articles on cerebral palsy can be found at the website of an organization that is devoted to researching cerebral palsy. Some such organizations are United Cerebral Palsy and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
Cerebral palsy does it go away?
No. It is caused by a permanent injury to the brain. However, symptoms of cerebral palsy can be treated with various types of medication and therapy so that it "gets better" (my daughter has CP)
Does your face droop when you have cerebral palsy?
It is possible for some forms of facial deformity in cerebral palsy
Can cerebral palsy cured?
Cerebral palsy can not be cured. But, then you can do lot many things to help the patient.
Which organizations can assist those with cerebral palsy?
There are a number of organizations that can assist those with cerebral palsy. Some organizations that may be helpful include BC Cerebral Palsy and the CDC.
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.
Can a puppy have cerebral palsy?
Yes. Most Cerebral Palsy is caused due to trauma or lack of oxygen to the brain during a difficult delivery. Any creature that is born can have Cerebral Palsy.
