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Cerebral Palsy is a disorder caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain, either during the birth process or immediately after birth. It may also be a result of a viral infection of the brain present at birth, but this is less common. This oxygen deprivation resuslts in impaired muscle funtion, spasms, poor cooridination, and probable speech impairment. It may also cause paralysis, and other neurological defecits such as epilepsy, encephalopathy, and learning disorders. There is no cure, yet multidisciplinary therapies, (e.g. physical, occupational, speech) may help children with the disorder reach amazing goals.
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Who was cerebral palsy named after?
No one. Cerebral refers to the cerebrum portion of the brain and palsy refers to a disorder of movement
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.
Is Cerebral Palsy a desise?
No, Cerebral Palsy is a developmental disorder caused by complications either before birth or just after birth.
Does brick out of the middle have cerebral palsy?
Atticus Shaffer ( Brick in the show "The Middle") has osteogenesis imperfecta, type IV which is a genetic bone disorder.
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.
What is the name of a neurological disorder that is the result of brain damage before birth?
cerebral palsy
What is the scientific name of cerebral palsy?
The scientific name of cerebral palsy is "encephalopathy".
What area of the brain is affected in cerebral palsy?
The area of the brain that is affected by cerebral palsy is the cerebrum, it involves connections between the cortex and the cerebelum. This disorder usually starts at an early age or at the time of birth.
Can animals get cerebral palsy?
Yes cats can get the equivalent of Cerebral Palsy and it is called Cerebral Hypoplasia.
Is cerebal palsy a mental health problem?
No, Cerebral Palsy is a neurological disorder, meaning it's a disorder of the central nervous system. A mental health problem would be psychological like schizophrenia or depression.
When was Cerebral Palsy Greece created?
Cerebral Palsy Greece was created in 1972.
When was Cerebral Palsy Alliance created?
Cerebral Palsy Alliance was created in 1945.
