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Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy. By Bryce & Henare. What is Cerebral Palsy?. Cerebral palsy is one of the neurological disorders It appears in baby’s or early childhood It forever affects body movement and muscle coordination. It doesn’t get worse over time. ..Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy.

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Cerebral Palsy

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  1. Cerebral Palsy By Bryce & Henare

  2. What is Cerebral Palsy? • Cerebral palsy is one of the neurological disorders • It appears in baby’s or early childhood • It forever affects body movement and muscle coordination. • It doesn’t get worse over time.

  3. ..Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy.. • Late movements such as rolling over, sitting without support, crawling, or walking. • Nerve of reflexes, which normally disappear 3-6 months after. • Muscles may be very stiff (spastic) or unusually relaxed and floppy. • Limbs may be held in unusual or awkward positions. • Spasticleg muscles may cause legs to cross in a scissor-like position.

  4. How to prevent Cerebral Palsy • Do not smoke cigarettes while pregnant. • Do not drink alcohol while pregnant. • Do not use illegal drugs while pregnant. • If a woman has enough folic acid in her body before she is pregnant, it can help prevent cerebral palsy.

  5. Other info about Cerebral Palsy • The early signs of cerebral palsy usually appear before a child reaches 3 years of age. • Cerebral palsy doesn’t always cause profound disabilities, a person with mild cerebral palsy might be only slightly awkward and not need special assistance. • The majority of children with cerebral palsy are born with it, although it may not be detected until months or years later.

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