1. CEREBRAL PALSY
“Let’s roll!”

2. The Causes of Cerebral Palsy
Damages to the motor control centers of the developing brain
Child abuse
Events that happen during pregnancy
Premature birth
Lead poisoning
Malnutrition
Shaking Baby Syndrome

3. Traits or Symptoms Weakness in muscle tone Abnormal muscle tone
Delayed developments such as walking, crawling and sitting etc.
Difficulty with speech, hearing, vision, perception and sensation
Coma
Seizures

4. Types of Cerebral Palsy

5. Special Tests and Methods
Look carefully at the infants medical history
MRI’s
CT’s
Ultrasounds to look at pictures of infants brain etc.
Rehabilitation
Ophthalmologist (vision problems)
Frequent check ups

6. Possible Issues Ability to move in a coordinated way
Affects motor skills
Muscle tone
Hearing
Speech problems
Learning disabilities
Emotional problems
Behavioral problems

7. Treatment and Care
Surgery
Therapy
Special equipment
Botox

8. Teaching Suggestions Sign language familiarity
Knowledge of communication aid
Coordinate physical, speech, or behavioral therapists
Safety review of use of all equipment
Family communication
Update frequently physical, cognitive, and social abilities

9. Special Services Needed
Speech therapists
Physical therapists
Dolphin therapy
Occupational therapy

10. Other Possible Complications Cerebral Palsy
Inability to control bladder and bowels
Pegged teeth
Seizures
Joint contractions
Swallowing problems
Poor head control

11. Resources: Programs, Agencies, Associations
Kate Kimberly Foundation
United Cerebral Palsy
March of Dimes Foundation (
Pathways Awareness Foundation (
Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation (

12. REFERENCES http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_palsy