Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy

Kids with CP have varying degrees of physical disability. Some have only mild impairment, while others are severely affected. This depends on the extent of the damage to the brain. For example, brain damage can be very limited, affecting only the part of the brain that controls walking, or it can be much more extensive, affecting muscle control of the entire body. The brain damage that causes CP also can affect other brain functions and lead to additional medical issues, such as: Seizures, speech and communication problems, and intellectual disabilities are more common among kids with CP. Many have problems that can require ongoing therapy and assistive devices such as braces or wheelchairs. Currently, there's no cure for cerebral palsy. But a variety of resources and therapies can provide help and improve the quality of life for kids with CP. Different kinds of therapy can help them achieve their maximum potential in growth and development. As soon as CP is diagnosed, a child can begin therapy for movement, and other areas that need help, such as learning, speech, hearing, and social and emotional development. Also, medicine, surgery, or braces can help improve muscle function. Orthopedic surgery can help repair dislocated … Continue reading →

Cerebral palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect movement and co-ordination, caused by a problem with the brain that occurs before, during or soon after birth. The symptoms of cerebral palsy aren't usually obvious just after a baby is born. They normally become noticeable during the first two or three years of a child's life. Symptoms can include: The severity of symptoms can vary significantly. Some people only have minor problems, while othersmay beseverely disabled. Read more about thesymptoms of cerebral palsy. Speak to your health visitor or GP if you have any concerns about your child's health or development. Symptoms like those of cerebral palsycan have a number of different causes and aren't necessarily a sign of anything serious. Your child may be referred to specialists in child development who can do some checks and tests tosee if there is a problem. Read more abouttests for cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy can occur ifa baby'sbrain doesn't develop normally while in the womb, or isdamaged during or soon after birth. Causes of cerebral palsy include: But in many cases,the exact cause isn't clear. Read more about the causes of cerebral palsy. There's currently no cure for … Continue reading →

Have you ever heard a family member talk about your first step or the first word you spoke? For kids with cerebral palsy, called CP for short, taking a first step or saying a first word may not be as easy. That's because CP is a condition that can affect the things that kids do every day. Some kids with CP use wheelchairs and others walk with the help of crutches or braces. In some cases, a kid's speech may be affected or the person might not be able to speak at all. Cerebral palsy (say: seh-REE-brel PAWL-zee) is a condition that affects thousands of babies and children each year. It is not contagious, which means you can't catch it from anyone who has it. The word cerebral means having to do with the brain. The word palsy means a weakness or problem in the way a person moves or positions his or her body. A kid with CP has trouble controlling the muscles of the body. Normally, the brain tells the rest of the body exactly what to do and when to do it. But because CP affects the brain, depending on what part of the brain is affected, … Continue reading →

What is cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term for describing a group of chronic disorders that impair a person's ability to control body movement and posture. These disorders result from injury to the motor areas of the brain. Cerebral palsy affects two to six infants out of every 1,000 births, and is the most common disability among children in the U.S. The problem causing cerebral palsy may occur while the infant is still in the womb or after birth, and the problem is not always detectable during a child's first year of life. Children with mild cerebral palsy may only have a minor limp or an uncoordinated walk, while patients with severe cases will require care and supervision throughout their lives. Many of the infants born with cerebral palsy also experience some degree of mental retardation and/or have seizures. Spastic cerebral palsy is the most common form and is the type seen in 75 to 80 percent of cases. Patients with this form are unable to relax their muscles, which respond by tightening further if the patient or someone else tries to stretch them. This spasticity affects the function of individual muscles, especially flexor muscles. When spasticity occurs … Continue reading →

When a doctor, hospital or nurse fails to follow the proper standards of medical care during the delivery of a baby, the child could suffer a brain injury resulting in cerebral palsy. This could lead to substantial medical expenses and limit the childs ability to fully function independently for the rest of their life. If you suspect that your child or a family member may have been injured at birth by a medical mistake that could have been prevented, the cerebral palsy lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. can help determine if the child may be entitled to compensation through a medical malpractice case. Request a free and confidential consultation. Children diagnosed with cerebral palsy face a life-time of medical expenses and care. If a disability was caused by a medical mistake at the time of birth, a cerebral palsy lawyer at Saiontz & Kirk can help pursue compensation and benefits. REVIEW A CASE The cerebral palsy lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. have investigated and reviewed claims for parents of children with cerebral palsy throughout the United States. Millions of dollars in cerebral palsy settlement benefits have been collected by our clients to provide compensation for a birth injury … Continue reading →

Tue,14 Dec 2004 05:30:00 Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders resulting from brain damage that occurs before, during or shortly after birth. It is characterised by loss of movement and nerve functions. Those affected by it have problems in mobility (crawling, creeping, walking), use of hands (eating, writing, dressing) and communication. Tue,14 Dec 2004 05:30:00 Tue,14 Dec 2004 05:30:00 Tue,14 Dec 2004 05:30:00 Tue,14 Dec 2004 05:30:00 Early diagnosis is important so that the child can be given help in the early years of development. Regular visits to the doctor are thus important, who confirms the diagnosis with detailed questions about the child's abilities, behaviour and observing the child's muscle coordination and posture. The paediatrician may on his discretion order the following tests such as the MRI, CTscan, blood and urine tests, BERA and VEP to check the hearing and vision, amongst other things. If there is the suspicion of epileptic fits, EEG or electroencephalography to detect their presence may be done. Tue,14 Dec 2004 05:30:00 Above all, the parents need to understand and come to terms with the problem that their child has, in order to help him in the best possible way. They can join a support … Continue reading →

WANE Homestead's Bedwell overcomes cerebral palsy to continue soccer ... WANE Breaking News and Weather Coverage You Can Count on for Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana. and more » Read this article: Homestead's Bedwell overcomes cerebral palsy to continue soccer ... - WANE … Continue reading →

THERE was no better handler of cattle at Limerick Show than 16-year-old Jason Teague. While many grown men and women struggled with headstrong heifers and belligerent bulls, Jason was calmness personified, just like his pedigree bullock. When the Leader asked if we could take a photograph, Jason manoeuvred his wheelchair around, untied his Limousin X bullock from the gate and led him over like an old Labrador. Jason, who has cerebral palsy, is on a winning streak. I got champion at Mohill Show last week and reserve champion at Iverk Show on Saturday, said James, from Abbeyshrule in County Longford. No sooner were they home from Kilkenny that night they were planning for Limerick Show on the following morning. I was up at 5am and we left for Limerick Show after 6am. Ive been going to shows all my life, said Jason, who has no fear of holding on to an animal weighing over 500kgs. He is as quiet as a lamb, smiles Jason, who was dressed in the show persons uniform of crisp white shirt, tie and trousers. He keeps a close eye while his bullock is shown in the ring. Sadly his prized possessionwas out of the places … Continue reading →

Every 15 hours a child is born in Australia with cerebral palsy. Considering Australian children are three times more likely to suffer from cerebral palsy than a childhood cancer, this is a disability that needs all our support. Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term that refers to a group of disorders affecting a persons ability to move it's due to damage to the developing brain either during pregnancy or shortly after birth. In Australia one in every 500 babies is born with cerebral palsy, it's a permanent, lifelong condition caused by injury to the brain, with no known cure but new research into early detection and early intervention techniques working with babies very adaptable and developing brains have shown very hopeful results in Australia. In this week's Babytalk podcast we are going to meet Professor Iona Novak Head of Research at Cerebral Palsy Alliance and one of their shining stars: Ben Tudhope an Australian Paralympian who competed in para-snowboard cross at the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi. His selection at the age of 14 meant that he became Australia's youngest Winter Paralympian. He was the youngest competitor at the 2014 Winter Paralympic Games from any country. Ben has hemiplegia on … Continue reading →

Massena teen with cerebral palsy donates hair through Locks of Love Saturday, August 26, 2017 - 8:27 am MASSENA A Massena teen with cerebral palsy recently decided to give back by donating her hair. Madison A. Coller, 14, donates her hair when it gets 12 inches long, her parents said in an email. Madison is the daughter of Beck Tessier and Jason Coller. We have donated three times already and this will make the fourth time, the email said. We have donated her hair to Locks of Love in the past but this year we decided to donate it to a different foundation called Wigs For Kids. They are both great foundations which help children that have lost their hair due to cancer or illness. We couldnt be more proud of Maddie. Maddie is in Girl Scout Troop 50403 and the Wigs For Kids foundation is sending her a Girl Scout patch for donating her hair. Read this article: Massena teen with cerebral palsy donates hair through 'Locks of Love' - North Country Now … Continue reading →