Cerebral Palsy

Question 1

What is cerebral palsy

Answer 1

neurological disorder affecting movement and posture

Question 2

What is cerebral palsy caused by

Answer 2

non-progressive brain damage

Question 3

3 types of cerebral palsy

Answer 3

spastic (most common)
dyskinetic
ataxic

Question 4

Prenatal cerebral palsy
(development during pregnancy)

Answer 4

conditions mainly from mother
mutations affect brain
lack of fetal oxygen
effects from alcohol, drugs, metals

Question 5

perinatal cerebral palsy
(around time of birth)

Answer 5

not getting enough oxygen to brain
delayed crying
born preterm (leading cause)
low weight
strokes and seizures

Question 6

postnatal cerebral palsy (after birth - 2 years)

Answer 6

head trauma
meningitis, chicken pox, jaundice
any event with lack of oxygen to brain (drowning)

Question 7

prevalence of it

Answer 7

most common physical disability in childhood
occurs 2.0-2.5 per 1000 live births
infants born preterm are significantly more likely

Question 8

Cerebral palsy risk factors

Answer 8

1. prenatal (most common)
2. perinatal
3. postnatal

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Life expectantcy on mild cases

Answer 9

similar to those without
80% have more than 58 years of life

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life expectancy on severe cases

Answer 10

shorter
40% chance to live to 20 yr
mortality rates have decreased since 1990

Question 11

physical barriers

Answer 11

mobility challenges
muscle spasticity and fatigue
fine motor limitations

Question 12

environmental factors

Answer 12

inaccessible facilities
lack of adaptive equipment

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social barriers

Answer 13

exclusion from programs
stigma and social attitudes

Question 14

physical limitations

Answer 14

stiff muscles
low muscle tone
coordination difficulties
mobility limitations
speech and swallowing difficulties
fatigue and pain

Question 15

cognitive limitations

Answer 15

challenges with memory, problem solving and processing
speech and language delays
intellectual disability affecting daily function

Question 16

emotional implications

Answer 16

frustration and anxiety
low self-esteem
depression

Question 17

social implications

Answer 17

exclusion
limited participation in sport
communication barrier
peer relationships struggle

Question 18

management strategies

Answer 18

improve overall quality of life
- physical and occupational therapy
- speech and language therapy
- surgical intervention
- behavioural therapy and psychological support
- educational support
- nutritional support
- family support
- early intervention programs

Question 19

physical and occupational therapy

Answer 19

help improve mobility
develop new skills for everyday

Question 20

speech and language therapy

Answer 20

improve overall communication
medications assist with pain

Question 21

surgical intervention

Answer 21

improve mobility
aid in movement

Question 22

behavioural therapy and psychological support

Answer 22

assist with emotional, social and behavioural aspects

Question 23

education

Answer 23

optimal learning

Question 24

nutritional support

Answer 24

ensure child receives proper nutrients to maximize growth and development

Question 25

family support

Answer 25

assist families in managing childs needs

Question 26

early intervention progams

Answer 26

provide support early in the child’s life to ensure development is maximized

Question 27

STEP Model

Answer 27

S - smaller space
- even ground
T - slower game
- simplify the rules
E - ball with grips
- use technology aids
P - give them a helper student
- give lots of support