Cerebral Palsy
What body system is primarily affected by cerebral palsy?
The brain and movement/muscle control.
True or False: Spina bifida affects the spinal cord and vertebral column.
True
In muscular dystrophy, muscles lose strength and are replaced by what?
Fatty tissue
What does SMA stand for?
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
True or False: Everyone who has a seizure has epilepsy.
False
Which type of CP is characterized by increased muscle tone and stiff movements?
Spastic CP
What part of the body is commonly affected by movement difficulties in people with spina bifida?
The legs and feet
What mobility aid is common for many individuals with muscular dystrophy?
A wheelchair
SMA destroys what type of nerves?
Muscle-controlling nerves
Name one sign of a seizure that is NOT falling to the ground and shaking.
Staring episodes, unusual movements, changes in awareness, or changes in eye movement
Which type of CP includes both increased and decreased muscle tone?
Mixed CP
Name one visible sign that may be present over a spinal lesion in spina bifida.
A dimple, patch of hair, or bump on the back
Name two symptoms of muscular dystrophy.
Joint stiffness, decreased muscle tone, or increased risk of fractures
Name two body functions that can be affected by SMA.
Breathing and swallowing.
Name two seizure triggers that some campers may have.
Examples include heat and flashing lights.