1. Cerebral Palsy
Scott Marvell
8/9B

2. Description
 Cerebral palsy is a movement disorder, muscle tone or
posture caused by an immature, developing brain, it
happens before birth.

3. The cause of Cerebral Palsy
Congenital cerebral palsy results from brain injury during
a baby’s development in the womb.
 Random Mutations
 Maternal Infections
 Fetal Stroke
 Lack of Oxygen
 Infant Infections
 Traumatic Head Injury

4. Diagnosis/ Symptoms of
Cerebral Palsy
 Muscle tone
 Stiff muscles and exaggerated reflexes
 Stiff muscles with normal reflexes
 No muscle coordination
 Tremors
 Slow writing
 Difficulty speaking

5. Prevention of Cerebral
Palsy
Most cases of Cerebral Palsy can’t be prevented, but be
healthy when you’re pregnant.
 Make sure you’re vaccinated
 Take care of yourself
 Seek early and continuous prenatal care
 Practice good child safety

6. Treatment/Cure for
Cerebral Palsy
 Pediatrician or physiatrist
 Pediatric neurologist
 Orthopedic surgeon
 Physical therapist
 Occupational therapist
 Developmental therapist

7. Sources
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-
conditions/cerebral-palsy/basics/treatment/con-
20030502
http://www.webmd.com/brain/understanding-
cerebral-palsy-basic-information
http://www.medicinenet.com/cerebral_palsy/article.
htm