CP is known to be the most common motor disability in childhood. Along with the child, the whole family is affected. The family too needs support. As a parent, it's you who knows your child better. If any signs of disability are seen, it's time to consult a doctor. The above presentation is prepared to provide general information about cerebral palsy.

1. CEREBRAL PALSY

2. HIGHLIGHTS
INTRODUCTION
TYPES
CAUSES
SCREENING
DIAGNOSIS
TREATMENT

3. Introduction
Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder caused by brain damage
or underdevelopment of motor functions of the brain. It usually
occurs in babies and toddlers between 18-24 months of age. It
affects body movement and muscle coordination along with
posture and balance.
It may also have the conditions like problems with hearing, vision
and speech, and joint problems.
Introduction

4. Based on the areas of the brain affected, CP is classified into four
types:
● Spastic cerebral palsy
● Dyskinetic cerebral palsy
● Ataxic cerebral palsy
● Mixed cerebral palsy
TYPES

5. ● Spastic CP is the common CP that affects 80% of the CP
patient. It affects the muscle tone of the patient.
● In dyskinetic CP, patients are seen to have problems in the
movement of arms, feet, hands, and legs. The movements
are uncontrollable and slow leading to jerky movements.
● People with ataxic CP find it hard to maintain balance and
coordination.
● Mixed CP is the combination of one or more CPs.

6. CAUSES
Acquired CP usually occurs after 28 months of birth due
to brain injury or infection such as meningitis and
improper blood flow to the brain can also be the major
cause.
Cerebral Palsy can be both congenital and acquired.
It mainly occurs in children during the development phase of
the brain.
It can be before birth, during birth, and even after few weeks
of birth when the brain is still developing.

7. Screening and Diagnosis
Early diagnosis is important in the case of CP as it affects the parents as well as children. the
diagnosis is mainly done by three processes:
● Developmental Monitoring
● Developmental Screening
● Developmental and Medical Evaluations.
CP should be diagnosed during the first or second year after birth.

8. During the development monitoring, the
child's overall growth and development are
monitored. The movement of the muscles
is monitored throughout in the child with a
high risk for developmental problems.
If any kind of problem is raised or
encountered in developmental monitoring,
the child is subjected to developmental
screening.
The screening is conducted by application of
the test to monitor the motor development
and function and also by the questionnaires
to the parents. the screening for
developmental delays is usually performed at
● 9 months
● 18 months
● 24 or 30 months.
DEVELOPMENTAL MONITORING
DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING

9. ● CT Scan
● MRI
● EEG
● Genetic testing.
The doctor or specialists monitor the motor
functions, muscle tone and movement, and
the causes of the certain signs and
symptoms shown by the child.
The specialists for the developmental
evaluation are:
● Neuropediatricians.
● Pediatric psychiatrists
Developmental evaluation:
Other tests include:

10. Treatment
The CP patient requires long-term medical
treatment followed by medication and
therapies.
Medication:
● Oral Muscle Relaxants: Diazepam,
Dantrolene, Baclofen, and Tizanidine
● Muscle or Nerve Injections: It is given in
case of muscle tightening. Injections of
onabotulinumtoxinA are recommended. It
is given every 3 months in Child.

11. Therapies
● Physical Therapy
● Occupational therapy
● Speech and language therapy
● Recreational therapy
Coping And
Support

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