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.
Cerebral palsy can not be cured. But, then you can do lot many things to help the patient.
There are several online communities for help with cerebral palsy. One of the best is www.cerebralpalsy.org and it has a wealth of resources.
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.
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.
When looking to take care of a child with cerebral palsy it is suggested to find a live in nurse to help take care of this child. Also you should look into the physical therapy programs in your area.
There are many different forms of therapy which might help alleviate the symptoms of cerebral palsy. These include physical therapy to help the joints and muscles, speech and language therapy to assist in talking, and also occupational therapy.
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.
To overcome the limits of cerebral palsy, have your doctor recommend a support group to help you handle the problem, and animal therapy is equally good for the handicapped.
Cerebral palsy affects the brain. Depending on which area of the brain is affected, the child can have problems with muscle control (e.g. Eating, walking, talking, playing). A child with cerebral palsy might require a wheelchair or crutches to move. They may also have problems with communication, depending on the severity.
That would depend on where you live. However, there is a national list at this site that may help you: http://www.unitednationalcerebralpalsylawyer.com/.
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.
Yes, CP can be extremely hard to detect in young children. It is usually picked up due to an infants inability to reciprocate with traditional motor milestones, such as walking and crawling. Some people with cerebral palsy can only suffer from slight muscle irregularities. On the other hand some infants with CP will have severe tonus (constant muscle contraction) at birth