Did you know that...
•Approximately 500,000 people with CP live in the U.S.; Two of every 1,000 people.
•CP occurs more often in boys that girls (1.4 boys to 1 girl).
•Cerebral Palsy is also know as "Little's Decease" after William John Little a physician who first spoke about "spastic rigidity" in newborn infants.
•Approximately one out of two children with CP develop seizures.
•Half of all kids with CP have strabismus.
•Approximately 25% - 50% of children with CP have some mental retardation.
•The cause of most CP is unknown.
Source: Most of these statistics obtained from Coping with Cerebral Palsy, Answers to Questions Parents often Ask. Second Edition, by Jay Schleichkorn, Pro-ed publishing
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
What is Cerebral Palsy (CP)?
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)
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)
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Children with Cerebral Palsy
I am a mother of 3 children our yougest child of 6 has mild Ataxic Cerebral Palsy. Charlie carries with him the most beutiful smile your could ever imagine. Charlie is energetic, fun and smart and he has taught so much about life and how to cherish it. Throughout this blog I will discuss our families tough times and good times when it comes to dealing with a child of Cerebral Palsy (CP). Other discusion topice will be advice, support topics, resources and educational avenues for families that have a child with Cerebral Palsy in their homes.
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