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Who was the First person to study Cerebral Palsy

Dr. John Little

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What are the two causes for CP?

Abnormal Brain Development or damage to the developing brain

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Can Cerebral Palsy be prevented?

No

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What symptoms are related to movement?

Muscle Stiffness and muscle spasms

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Can CP be treated?

No

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When did Dr. John define CP?

1853

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What is a big cause for CP?

Lack of Oxygen

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Can parents do things to reduce the risk of CP?

Yes

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What symptoms are related to coordination?

lack of balance, difficulty walking

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What 3 types of improvements to life are there?

Therapy, Medication, and Surgery

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Who was the first to state that CP may be caused by abnormal development before Birth?

Dr. Sigmund Freud

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What is the term for brain damage before or during birth?

Congenital CP

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What can a mother do before pregnancy to reduce the risk?

  • If Mother has infections, treat them. Health conditions are under control before pregnancy 

  • Get vaccinated for diseases

  • Reduce multiple pregnancies if infertility treatments are done

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What symptom is related to speech

delays in speech development

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Name a type of theraphy?

Physical, Occupational, and Speech

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What did Dr. Sigmund base his cause for CP on?

Oxygen loss 

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What are two risk Factors?

  • Low Birthweight

  • Premature Birth

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What can a mother do during prenancy do reduce the risk?

  • Get early and regular prenatal cure

  • Wash hands to reduce infections

  • Contact health care provider if you get sick, have fever, or signs of infection

  • Get a Flu shot

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What are symptoms related to eating?

sucking, chewing, or eating

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Name two things medication can help with?

Improve range of motion, muscle stiffness and muscle spasms

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When was the United Cerebral Palsy Association founded?

1950

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What are two other Risk Factors?

  • Multiple Births

  • Infections during Pregnancy

  • Infertility Treatments

  • Jaundice and kernicterus

  • Mother’s Medical Conditions

  • Birth Complications

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What can a mother do after pregnancy do reduce the risk?

  • Get the baby checked for Jaundice and Kernicterus multiple times over the first 48 hours after birth

  • Protect the child by baby proofing, wear helmet, and car seats

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Alongside vison problems, what other symptom is related to the eyes?

Abnormal eye movement

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What types of surgery are done?

Muscle, tendon, and spine