2. Cerebral Palsy By Alisa R. Wilson

3. What is Cerebral Palsy? Is a nonprogressive, permanent condition where there is damage to the cortex. - Paralyzed - Weakness - Tremors - Uncoordinated movement Childbirth, afterbirth, and up to 3 years.

4. Cerebral Palsy Effects… Face Mouth Tongue Lack of Sleep Severe pain in joints Seizures (brain freezing)

5. Info/Facts… 10% of cases happen in the perinatal state (the stage right before birth and after birth.) 70-80% of cases happen during the prenatal state (before birth.) In many cases a lot of doctors do not know what part of the brain was damaged. There is no cure for cerebral palsy, but with help the disabilities can be reduced.

6. Continued… In the United States there is approximately 765,000 child and adults affected by CP. Children with CP about 45% of them have developed mild or severe epilepsy. Epilepsy is spontaneous seizures of any type. A twin pregnancy results in a higher percentage of one of the children developing CP (12 times greater than a single pregnancy.)

7. Cerebral Palsy Five different categories… SPASTICITY: 1. Limited control of movement, this results in hypertonis of the muscles. 2. Forced movement causes the arms and legs to contract swiftly, and with this happening the muscles are unable to perform any accurate movements. 3. Physical Appearance: legs are stiff and rotated inward, and arms are stiff and flexed to the elbows. 4. 60 % of all cases. 5. Mental Retardation and Speech Disorder are commonly associated with this form of CP.

8. Cerebral Palsy ATHETOSIS: 1. 25 % of cases. 2. Involuntary jerking movements commonly in the feet and hands. 3. Movements are random and constant. 4. Facial grimaces, hearing, speech, and visual impairments are common. 5. Abnormal writhing movement eyes are usually closed during this time, also caused by a failure of joint position sense.

9. Cerebral Palsy ATAXIA 1. 10 % of all cases. 2. Very poor balance and coordination skills. 3. Movements are uncomfortable and shaky. 4. Speech disorder are common. 5. Dysfunction of parts of the nervous system.

10. Cerebral Palsy RIGIDITY 1. Intense body stiffness and the lack of the ability to stretch. 2. Mental retardation is common, and hyperextension. 3. 3 % of all cases.

11. Cerebral Palsy TREMOR 1. The least common of all cases of CP. 2. Only 2%. 3. Rhythmic or involuntary movements. 4. When voluntary movements are attempted the tremors tend to enhance. 5. Mixed with muscle rigidity, and mental retardation is common.

12. Cerebral Palsy and Neurological Impairments. Monoplegia: one limb Paraplegia: both legs Hemiplegia: one arm and leg same side Triplegia: three limbs Quadriplegia: all four limbs.

13. Teaching Tips Work with guidelines clearly established by the physical therapist. Focus on movement skills that can carry over to into life. Work on throwing balls. Avoid balance and fine motor-coordination activities. (Especially children with ataxia.) Encourage activities with water. (A good way to make the child feel relaxed.)

14. References.. Wikipedia.com Ehow.com Emedicinehealth.com Cerebralpalsy.com Handout in class.