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Finding Information on Cerebral Palsy?
You can find more information about cerebral palsy from these websites: http://www.cerebralpalsyhelp.com/?crtag=Google2 or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_palsy. I prefer the wikipedia website.
Where can one find cerebral palsy support groups online?
Facebook has many Cerebral Palsy Support groups online. If you are looking for a more local group the Cerebral Palsy Organization has a website with many resources and information for those you suffer from Cerebral Palsy or have family members with diagnosed with it.
Where is it possible to learn about the different types of Cerebral Palsy?
There are many places to go and learn about Cerebral Palsy. First, you may want to start out looking online through the Cerebral Palsy organization website. You may also contact your local neurologist to find out information on Cerebral Palsy. As well, you can speak to different people who have family members who suffer with Cerebral Palsy and get a better perspective, in a more emotional and personal level, what Cerebral Palsy is all about.
Where can one get more information on cerebral palsy?
There are lots of information about cerebral palsy that one can get online. Some good and informational websites include Wikipedia, Kids Health, CDC, Ask dot com, and Web MD.
What are some good resources about coping with Cerebral Palsy?
Check out the gillettechildren site for resources on coping with kids who have Cerebral Palsy. Also look at the cerebralpalsy dot org site for more information about the disease.
What are some of the causes of cerebral palsy?
Cerebral palsy is caused by an injury in the brain. There are various factors that can cause this injury, it may be due to something that happened before or during birth, or even after. For more information there is a cerebral palsy organisation it may be helpful to contact online, or call on 1-800-692-4453 if you are in America.
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 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.
When was Cerebral Palsy discovered?
Cerebral palsy was first described by an English surgeon named William Little in 1860. He observed that children experienced problems with movement and posture due to damage in the brain. Over time, more research has been conducted to understand and support individuals with cerebral palsy.
What services does Upstate Cerebral Palsy offer?
Upstate Cerebral Palsy offers services such as early childhood services, service coordination, autism and clinic services. You can learn more at the Upstatecp website.
What link is there between periventricular leukomalacia and cerebral palsy?
More than 60% of all babies who have periventricular leukomalacia will actually develop cerebral palsy , particularly if the periventricular leukomalacia has been accompanied by intraventricular hemorrhage.
Is the boy or girl most affected by cerebral palsy?
It isn't more prone to a boy or a girl, both the same
