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Being diagnosed as a spastic quadriplegic is considered to be the most severe from of cerebral palsy due to the fact the condition affects all four limbs (both arms and legs).

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Who wasis Karen Killilea and what was her Miracle cure from Visual problems deafness what?

There was no miracle cure. Karen's disability is cerebral palsy. At the time when she was born, people assumed that any child with cerebral palsy would also be severely limited mentally, and the family was advised to institutionalize her. As explained in Marie Killilea's book "Karen" and the sequel "With Love From Karen," the Killilea family chose to raise Karen at home instead with as normal a life as possible, and proved that children with cerebral palsy can live normal lives and need not be mentally impaired.


Specialization in the abilities of the hemispheres of the brain is called?

Lateralization. This refers to the division of cognitive functions between the two hemispheres of the brain, with each hemisphere being specialized for certain tasks such as language processing, spatial awareness, and emotional regulation.


Is cerebral palsy an organic condition?

Yes, cerebral palsy is considered an organic condition because it is a neurological disorder that affects movement and coordination. It is caused by damage or abnormalities in the immature brain, usually occurring before, during, or shortly after birth.


What is pachygyria?

* (medicine) A malformation of the brain characterized by its being too broad in form.* Unusually thick convolutions of the cerebral cortexAbove retrieved from Answers.comViper1


What symptom is typically associated with anorexia nervosa?

One common symptom associated with anorexia nervosa is severe weight loss or being significantly underweight.

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What are some potential complications of being a quadriplegic with cerebral palsy?

Some complications of being a quadriplegic with cerebral palsy include prematurity, bleeding in the brain, severe asphyxiation, aspiration (which is fluid in the lungs), severe meningitis, shaken baby syndrome, low birth weight, and drug overdose.


How copy and paste done?

to stop being a spastic.


What does prominence of the cerebral cortical sulci mean?

It's a sign of (severe) cerebral atrophy. It's being seen on CT or/and MRI scans of the brain. Generalized sulcal prominence diffusely is consistent with diffuse brain atrophy.


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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.


What has the author Rachel Marie Stainfield written?

Rachel Marie Stainfield has written: 'The effect of functional ability on the psychological well-being of quadriplegic rugby players'


What does spazzing means?

Spazzing can mean totally freaking out, being really hyper, or both. The term comes from the word "spastic" meaning in a jerky or uncoordinated manner.


How do you spell spazz?

The slang term is spaz, an inappropriate reference to those with muscle control problems (spastic), often used to describe someone who is being clumsy.


Can someone have cerebral palsy without being physically disabled?

Unfortunately, no. Cerebral palsy is defined as a disease that attacks the brain (the cerebrum, mostly) and causes handicap in body movement, so I would say it's mostly likely that if you are diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, you are going to be physically disabled in one way or another.


Who wasis Karen Killilea and what was her Miracle cure from Visual problems deafness what?

There was no miracle cure. Karen's disability is cerebral palsy. At the time when she was born, people assumed that any child with cerebral palsy would also be severely limited mentally, and the family was advised to institutionalize her. As explained in Marie Killilea's book "Karen" and the sequel "With Love From Karen," the Killilea family chose to raise Karen at home instead with as normal a life as possible, and proved that children with cerebral palsy can live normal lives and need not be mentally impaired.


Specialization in the abilities of the hemispheres of the brain is called?

Lateralization. This refers to the division of cognitive functions between the two hemispheres of the brain, with each hemisphere being specialized for certain tasks such as language processing, spatial awareness, and emotional regulation.


What happened to Lightfoot at the end of Thunderbolt and Lightfoot?

Lightfoot died from a cerebral anurysm from being hit in the head by George Kennedy.