Cerebral Palsy
A brief overview of Cerebral Palsy (CP) CP is a group of neurological disorders that affect movement and muscle coordination. It is a permanent disorder that appears during infancy or early childhood. This disorder can be caused by areas of the fetal brain that are involved in movement, posture, and balance not developing completely. However, CP can also be caused by injuries to the brain before, during or after birth. Symptoms of CP vary in severity and children diagnosed with CP showcase a variety of symptoms and related conditions. Symptoms of CP include: Difficulty with fine motor skills Impaired vision Seizures Hearing loss Learning disabilities or intellectual disabilities Lack of balance and stiff muscles Difficulty chewing, eating or swallowing Delayed motor skills such as crawling or sitting uprigh...
