What is Cerebral Palsy (CP)?
Cerebral Palsy is not a disease, it is an injury caused by a permanent brain injury or lesion, which may occur before, during, or after birth. CP is not progressive, it does not get worse as time passes. CP can be the result of the mother having certain viral illnesses during pregnancy, Rh incompatibility (a blood conflict between mother and child), premature birth, any complication during pregnancy which causes hypoxia (lack of oxygen to the brain), genetic defects, head injuries, lead poisoning, and a host of other causes. In many cases, the cause is unknown. There is no 'cure' for CP, but various types of therapies can be used to maximize the child’s potential. (http://www.cpparent.org/faq.htm#SEC18)
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