Long Term Effects of Cerebral Palsy

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Tip 1 - Cerebral Palsy Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - What is the long-term outlook for patients with cerebral palsy? - MedicineNet

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Lava Man | permalink

Learn about cerebral palsy (CP) signs and symptoms such as seizures, irritability, jitteriness, feeding and respiratory problems, and lethargy. Signs and symptoms of cerebral palsy generally present in the first year of life. Learn about different types of cerebral palsy and treatment.

For further reading: http://www.medicinenet.com/cerebral_palsy/page10.htm ^[1]

Tip 2 - Definition of Cerebral Palsy-What is CP? | CerebralPalsy.org

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Toine van Duiven | permalink

Whether you suspect your child has cerebral palsy, or your child was recently diagnosed you may want to know the definition of cerebral palsy.

For further reading: http://cerebralpalsy.org/about-cerebral-palsy/definition/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - Spotlight on Cerebral Palsy: Cerebral Palsy and Aging

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Diane Davidson | permalink

Information about cerebral palsy usually focuses on children, and for good reason: cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that impair the brain and nervous system and usually surface within a child’s first two years. But cerebral palsy isn’t just […]

For further reading: http://www.griswoldhomecare.com/blog/spotlight-on-cerebral-palsy-1-cerebral-palsy-and-aging/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - Long Term Effects of Cerebral Palsy | LIVESTRONG.COM

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Chad Edgar | permalink

Cerebral palsy refers to a cluster of disorders that affect body movement, mobility and muscle tone. It is caused by brain infections or injury, usually before birth. Patients with cerebral palsy may find themselves in need of aids such as glasses, braces, hearing aids or a wheelchair in order to function as fully as possible.

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/26154-long-term-effects-cerebral-palsy/ ^[4]