What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy is a developmental disorder and leading cause of disability in young children. It affects approximately 500,000 children and adults, with around 8,000 babies and between 1,200 and 1,500 preschool-age children diagnosed each year. Cerebral palsy occurs as a result of a brain injury sustained during fetal development or birth. However, because the symptoms of CP affect a childs coordination and independent movement, the injury is not always diagnosed right away, especially when the symptoms are mild. Below you will find an interactive table of contents which will help you navigate our guide. Simply click on the section you are interested in and well take you right to that section. You can also click back to top next to the topics to be brought right back to this section. Parents usually notice that something is wrong when a child fails to reach developmental milestones such as This may lead to a diagnosis later in life, accounting for the children who are diagnosed as toddlers. Cerebral palsy is caused by damage to the motor cortex of the brain. This is the part of the brain that affects muscle control and coordination. For this reason, children with … Continue reading →

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a broad term that describes a group of neurological (brain) disorders. It is a lifelong condition that affects the communication between the brain and the muscles, causing a permanent state of uncoordinated movement and posturing. CP may result from several problems, such as lack of oxygen to the brain, genetic conditions, infections, brain hemorrhage, severe cases of jaundice, and injury to the head. Many cases of CP have unknown causes. The disorder occurs when there is abnormal development or damage to areas in the brain that control motor function. It occurs in approximatelythree out of every 1,000 live births. Risk factors for CP include the following: Prematurity Blood clotting disorders Very low birthweight (especially in babies weighing less than3.3 lbs.) Viruses Chemical or substance abuse during pregnancy Infection Bleeding in the brain Trauma Complications of labor and delivery (Rarer than people believe, it only appears to be the cause in 5 to 10 percent of cases.) The following are the most common symptoms of CP. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. The child may have muscle weakness, poor motor control, or have shaking, also called spasticity, of the arms or legs. Muscle stiffness in the … Continue reading →

This is the third iteration of the ban.Video provided by Newsy Newslook Nageeb Alomari carries his 11-year-old daughter Shaema Alomari after landing in New York.(Photo: Debbie Almontaser, Yemeni American Merchants Association) An 11-year-old Yemeni girl with cerebral palsy landed in New York on Saturday after originally beingdenied an exemption from President Trump's travel ban. Shaema Alomarihad become a cause clbre among opponents of the ban against travelers from five predominantly Muslim countries Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen. After a battle seeking entry into the U.S. for medical treatment, her family was granted a waiver. After landing, the family of five was greeted with flowers, balloons and a crowd of supporters and reporters. The grand welcome was planned by theYemeni American Merchants Association at John F. Kennedy International Airport. "Today was a day filled with joy," Debbie Almontaser, the group's secretary, said on Twitter. "We all cried tears of joy as they walked out. Shaema was so happy to see us all!" She said the family is expected to remain in New York for several days before returning home to California, where Shaema will receive comprehensive medical treatment. According to the Pars Equality Center, which helps travelers from Persian-speaking countries … Continue reading →