http://www.signscerebralpalsy.com Information on Cerebral Palsy en-US Mon, 5 Oct 2009 13:49:05 +0000 http://www.signscerebralpalsy.com/index.php Cerebral palsy is one of the most common disabilities affecting motor functioning in children. It occurs when one or more parts of the developing brain are damaged in some way. While many researchers do not know the exact cause, there are many theories.[...] http://www.signscerebralpalsy.com/cerebral-palsy.php Cerebral palsy is a form of brain damage that affects the motor skills of children. It is a result of damage that occurs during pregnancy, at birth or within three years of age and there is no cure. This means that those suffering this debilitating condition will suffer its ill effects their entire lives.[...] http://www.signscerebralpalsy.com/cerebral-palsy-lawyer.php One of the most exciting and joyous times of life is supposed to be the birth of a child. When something goes wrong, this can quickly come crashing down around you. Negligence and carelessness by doctors and hospitals can lead to permanent medical injury to your newborn.[...] http://www.signscerebralpalsy.com/cerebral-palsy-symptoms.php The majority of cerebral palsy symptoms are not similar in all babies affected by the disorder. It may be a case of severe, moderate or mild cerebral palsy symptoms, depending upon the damage to the brain. Twenty percent of children with cerebral palsy have a mild disability.[...] http://www.signscerebralpalsy.com/children-with-cerebral-palsy.php What is cerebral palsy? By the time a child turns three years old, he or she will most likely be able to coordinate motor movements such as walking, sitting, talking, clapping and smiling. But, if a child at this age is still unable to do perform basic movements, then he or she has a higher than normal chance of having cerebral palsy. Children with cerebral palsy have problems that affect motor movements and muscle coordination.[...] http://www.signscerebralpalsy.com/child-with-cerebral-palsy.php When you first came across the term cerebral palsy, as a parent of a child with cerebral palsy, confusion about the varying definitions can be overwhelming. The field of medicine seems particularly good at throwing out technical explanations of the sort that lack clarity, are complex and sometimes ambiguous. This kind of cerebral palsy information, because of the technical jargon, often leaves parents worried.[...] http://www.signscerebralpalsy.com/for-cerebral-palsy.php Cerebral palsy is also known as cerebral paralysis. It is a disorder that can greatly affect body movements and coordination, yet the exact cause cannot be precisely traced. Sometimes we do know what causes it though.[...] http://www.signscerebralpalsy.com/of-cerebral-palsy.php Athetoid cerebral palsy makes up about ten percent of the entire cerebral palsy cases in the world. It is generally caused by damage to the cerebellum or basal ganglia section of the midbrain. The basal ganglia are responsible for maintaining coordinated and smooth movements and posture for the whole body.[...] http://www.signscerebralpalsy.com/qa-cerebral-palsy.php There is so much that is not known about the human body and genetics. People constantly ask themselves why things happen to people or why people are diagnosed with a severe disease or illness. It is human nature to question these things.[...] http://www.signscerebralpalsy.com/united-cerebral-palsy.php If you are a parent with a child who has cerebral palsy, then you should know all that you can about the disorder. If you would like to learn more about joining a cerebral palsy association in your area, read on. Associations focused on aiding kids with cerebral palsy are not-for-profit organizations that reach out to both parents and children.[...]