Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy Group

Cerebral Palsy Group is a national organization that was created so that it may serve the individuals and families who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. We are here to provide information and support so that we may help provide resources and education to those affected by CP.

Cerebral Palsy Guidance

From information on cerebral palsy symptoms to financial assistance to daily living articles, this site covers all aspects of cerebral palsy.

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Cerebral Palsy Guide

Cerebral Palsy Guide is a national organization dedicated to providing parents with the information they need to understand their child’s diagnosis, prognosis, and the treatments that are available.

Cerebral Palsy

  • Signs of CP may include:
    1. motor asymmetry such as early hand preference (not seen in typically developing children until 18 months of age)
    2. “thumb-in-fist” posture beyond 7 months of age
    3. inability to sit independently by 9 months of age
    4. and altered muscle tone, such as scissoring of the legs

       

  • When a child is identified as having a possible neuromotor disorder, the AAP recommends that the primary care clinician take 3 actions simultaneously:
    1. initiate a diagnostic workup based on the suspected disorder
    2. refer to a medical specialist to complete the diagnostic evaluation
    3. refer for treatment to Early Intervention programs and therapists.

(source: https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/cerebral-palsy/?srsltid=AfmBOooe3C0Gsb2hw2PW1rC7otAnIRJ3RItQu3GHxjS-95rpKbOZzmBl )