cerebral palsy
Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy, a name not given to on ailment but to a collection of movement disorders. ... There are many causes of Cerebral Palsy: lack of oxygen at birth, infection, trauma, malnutrition, hemorrhage, and drugs or other chemicals. ... “In 80% of Cerebral Palsy cases it is impossible to pinpoint anyone particular person’s cause for their Cerebral Palsy. ... Physical damage to the mother or fetus may also cause Cerebral Palsy this trauma can be caused by a car accident, violent shaking, physical abuse, malnutrition, and drug use. “Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy are usually not noticeable at birth but rather in early developmental stages later; in fact 78% of infants who develop Cerebral Palsy seem healthy at birth.” (Izenberg 190) As children develop and attempt to learn specific tasks, difficulties may indicate Cerebral Palsy. ... ŕ Sits well with support – 8 to 10 month ŕ Crawls – 9 to 12 months ŕ Walks alone – 12 to 15 months ŕ Uses one or more words other than dada and mama – 12 to 15 months ŕ Eats with fingers; holds bottle – 12 to 18 months ŕ Turns pages in books; removes shoes and socks – 24 to 30 months ŕ Walks up and down steps – 24 to 36 months There are also five forms of recognized Cerebral Palsy.