2013年8月11日 · The signs of cerebral palsy usually appear in the first few months of life, but many children are not diagnosed until age 2 or later. In general, early signs of cerebral palsy include 1 , 2 : Developmental delays .

2014年8月15日 · There are several types of cerebral palsy, classified by the kind of movement affected, the body parts affected, and how severe the symptoms are. Some types involve intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) as well as movement problems. 2. Spastic cerebral palsy. This type is the most common form of the disorder.

2013年8月11日 · In many cases the exact cause of cerebral palsy is not known. 1,2. The majority of children with cerebral palsy were born with the condition, a situation called congenital cerebral palsy. Causes of cerebral palsy that occur before birth include 1,2: Damage to the white matter of the brain. The brain’s white matter sends signals throughout the ...

Most children with cerebral palsy are diagnosed during their first 2 years of life. But if symptoms are mild, a healthcare provider may not be able to make a diagnosis before the age of 4 or 5. How is cerebral palsy diagnosed? | NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

2013年8月11日 · A child with cerebral palsy usually starts these therapies in the first few years of life or soon after being diagnosed. Physical therapy is one of the most important parts of treatment. It involves exercises and activities that can maintain or improve muscle strength, balance, and movement.

2013年8月11日 · Infant heart or breathing problems during labor and delivery and immediately after birth increase the risk of cerebral palsy. Jaundice (pronounced JAWN-dis ). Jaundice, which causes an infant’s skin, eyes, and mouth to turn a yellowish color, can be a sign that the liver is not working normally.

2024年5月21日 · Cerebral palsy may result when areas of the brain involved in movement do not develop as expected. In other cases, it may result from injury to the brain before, during, or after birth. It is estimated to occur in up to .3% of births and is 70 times more common among infants weighing less than 3.3 pounds at birth.

The symptoms of cerebral palsy vary in type, can range from mild to severe, and can change over time. Symptoms are different for each person, depending on the areas of the brain that have been affected. All people with cerebral palsy have movement and posture problems.

2021年5月11日 · Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that begin in infancy or early childhood and that primarily affect body movement but, in more severe cases, may also be associated with intellectual disabilities.

Ataxic (pronounced uh-TAK-sik) cerebral palsy. This form of the disorder affects balance and depth perception. People with ataxic cerebral palsy walk in an unsteady manner and have a hard time with quick or precise movements such as writing, buttoning a …