Cerebral palsy
The United Cerebral Palsy Association
The United Cerebral Palsy Association was started to help parents of children with cerebral palsy deal with the illness financially, as well as emotionally. Almost every part of the United States has a (UCP) organization. They offer support and informational resources for parents and many times, they can help you with cerebral palsy treatment costs as well. They are able to do this through financial support by donations and charitable fundraising.
Dealing With Cerebral Palsy
Almost 800,000 people live with cerebral palsy in the United States alone. Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term used to describe a number of neurological disorders which cause problems for children in the womb, during delivery or just after birth. Many times these problems are not noticeable until the child's nervous system matures more fully. The problems can range from very mild cerebral palsy symptoms to severe, life altering damage. The severity of symptoms is directly linked to the amount of brain damage. Common symptoms of cerebral palsy include limited motor skills or paralysis, seizures, learning disabilities, impaired speech, problems swallowing, hearing loss and skeletal deformities.
Understanding The Athetoid Type of Cerebral Palsy
Athetoid cerebral palsy is a type of cerebral palsy that affects about ten percent of most cerebral palsy patients. Athetoid CP is characterized by very slow, uncoordinated movements throughout the body, but especially so in the hands, legs, arms, and feet. Face and tongue muscles can also be affected and may result into grimacing or drooling. When the tongue is affected, the result may be difficulty in speaking. Let's take a look at this condition and what treatment options are available.
Treatments For Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is term used to describe a group of chronic disorders that impair control of movement. The signs and symptoms of this disorder appear in the first few years of life and typically do not worsen over time. The disorder is caused by many things we know and some things we don't now. Faulty development of the brain or damage to motor areas in the brain that disrupt the brain's ability to control movement and posture are two cerebral palsy causes. Treatments for cerebral palsy are available, but a cure is still allusive.
Helping A Child With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy has many different definitions, which may confuse parents with its ambiguity, complexity and lack of clarity. So what is cerebral palsy? The official definition of cerebral palsy is that it is a term used to describe any disorder of movement and posture that results from a non-progressive abnormality of the brain during early development. It is also described as a term for a non-progressive impairment of muscle function and weakness of the limbs. If you are a parent of a child with cerebral palsy, then read on.
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