Cerebral Palsy Flashcards
1
Q
Cerebral palsy is not one specific condition but rather…
A
A grouping of clinical syndromes
2
Q
Cerebral Palsy affects…
A
- Movement
- Muscle Tone
- Coordination
3
Q
CP is a result of…
A
An injury or lesion of the immature brain
4
Q
CP is classified as a…
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Developmental disability since it occurs early in life and interferes with the development of motor skills (and sometimes cognitive)
5
Q
When does injury or insult to the brain occur in CP?
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Can occur anytime during the prenatal, perinatal, or postnatal periods
6
Q
What is the upper age applied to postneonatally acquired brain injury?
A
2-8 years
