Cerebral Palsy is an abnormality of motor function and abilities. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes (NINDS) describes cerebral palsy as a neurological disorder that is already apparent during the infant or early childhood stage of an individual. Its effects are permanent, but they do not progress over time. As a neurological disease, … Read more
United Cerebral Palsy defined cerebral palsy as a “group of chronic conditions” which affects the movement of the body and the coordination of its different muscles. Its existence is because the part of the brain which controls muscle movements has certain abnormalities. These abnormalities can be brought about by some problems during pregnancy. Most of … Read more
It is usually a family’s joy to witness how a baby learns his first step and his first uttered words. In rare cases, a baby becomes unable to do such activities. Children with cerebral palsy are generally finding it uneasy if not impossible to take a first step or to say the first words. The … Read more
It is not a surprise to hear about people with cerebral palsy feeling dismayed or their spirits dampened with the realization of their condition, but with the heart to help and the power of encouragement to help people with cerebral palsy, then can you appreciate the true meaning of empowerment. It may be blunt to … Read more
It may not be a disease or illness, but by knowing the importance of understanding cerebral palsy can truly help us be aware of how it affects the lives of many people all over the world and how we can help people cope with the disorder. Cerebral paralysis, which is also commonly known as CP, … Read more
The first identified cerebral palsy was in 1860 by an English surgeon known as William Little. It was in 1897 that neurologist Sigmund Freud was able to discern that the condition was a symptom of different unlikely causes during fetal development. In 1980, some scientists at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ruled … Read more
Medical science has ruled out that cerebral palsy was never a disease. It is a condition that developed inside the womb of the mother during pregnancy. It is a condition where the baby, for various reasons, is born with some damage in the brain which eventually causes problems with the body movements and muscle coordination. … Read more
In many parts of the world, medical practitioners refer to cerebral palsy as a major development disability. The condition is affecting how children develop their motor skills particularly. In the United States alone, experts are being alarmed that there are more cases of cerebral palsy today. It is becoming more common compared to other development … Read more
It is estimated that about two in every thousand newly born infants have a condition known as cerebral palsy. Unfortunately, there is still no known cure for the condition. Cerebral palsy is directly affecting the brain of the baby, hindering its full development and specifically preventing motor and sometimes sensory capability. There are several promising … Read more
No parent would ever like his or her child to be diagnosed with cerebral palsy. This is for the simple reason that the condition would truly affect and hinder any baby’s normal growth and development. This brain condition is not a cause for retardation, but it could very much affect the motor development. Thus, cerebral … Read more