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Cerebral palsy is a physical disability that affects movement and posture. Many people with cerebral palsy have other related vision, hearing, communication and mobility needs. The condition affects around 1 in every 400 children across the UK.
World Cerebral Palsy Day (celebrated on October 6th) aims to bring together people living with cerebral palsy, their families, supporters and various charities and organisations, to raise awareness and offer support.
Cerebral palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect movement and co-ordination. It's caused by a problem with the brain that develops before, during or soon after birth.
The symptoms of cerebral palsy are not usually obvious just after a baby is born. They normally become noticeable from an early age. They can include:
delays in reaching development milestones
struggling with movement and balance
seeming too stiff or too floppy
weak arms or legs
fidgety, jerky or clumsy movements
walking on tiptoes
problems with swallowing
speaking problems
problems with vision
learning disabilities
Cerebral palsy is caused by damage to the brain during pregnancy, birth or early development. A child can develop cerebral palsy despite their parents having done everything right during pregnancy and childbirth. It’s not always possible to tell why a child has developed the condition.
While cerebral palsy is a non-progressive condition (meaning it doesn’t normally get worse over time), symptoms can change over time with age, even in adulthood. There are many resources and treatments available to help both children and adults with cerebral palsy:
Physiotherapy
Occupational therapy
Speech and language therapy
Orthotics
Treatments for feeding problems
Treatments for drooling
Mental health support
Wellbeing support for parents and families
Medication
Surgery
Speak to your health visitor or a GP if you have any concerns about your child's health or development. Symptoms associated with cerebral palsy are not necessarily a sign of anything serious, they can have a number of different causes.
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