Cerebral palsy
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- Cerebral Palsy is considered a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury or malformation that occurs while the child’s brain is under development. Cerebral Palsy primarily affects body movement and muscle coordination.
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- An individual with Cerebral Palsy will likely show signs of physical impairment. However, will vary from one individual to another. It can affect arms, legs, and even the face; it can affect one limb, several, or all.
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- the type of movement dysfunction, the location and number of limbs involved, as well as the extent of impairment,
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- Cerebral Palsy affects muscles and a person’s ability to control them. Muscles can contract too much, too little, or all at the same time.
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- Limbs can be stiff and forced into painful, awkward positions. Fluctuating muscle contractions can make limbs tremble, shake, or writhe.
