Cerebral palsy is defined as “a neurologic condition caused by injury to the immature brain; it is characterized by a non-progressive disturbance of the motor system” (Webb, 2017, p.260). This neurologic disorder can be classified into three categories which are spastic, dyskinetic, and ataxia. There are many different causes of cerebral palsy that can occur prenatal, natal, or postnatal. Motor movement is an impairment that is most associated with this neurologic disorder. Some communication issues for someone who has cerebral palsy is reduced speech intelligibility. People who have cerebral palsy commonly have swallowing and feeding disorders which can put them at risk for aspiration.
Causes
Cerebral palsy is caused by brain damage that can occur during prenatal, natal, or a few months postnatal. Some factors that could cause this neurologic disorder during prenatal can be maternal diseases such as cytomegalovirus, HIV, and rubella. Prematurity and low birthweight are also factors that can cause cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy occurs in 2.0-3.5 babies per 1000 live births and about 90 cases per 1000 neonatal …show more content…
Oropharyngeal dysphagia is very common for people who have cerebral palsy and could lead to poor food and liquid intake and reduced mealtime safety (Benfer et al., 2013). Reduced nutrition and hydration is common and meal times tend to be stressful. People who have spastic quadriplegia experience the greatest difficulty with swallowing. Some problems that people with cerebral palsy may experience are reduced lip closure, poor tongue function, tactile hypersensitivity, delayed swallow initiation, and drooling (Arvedson, 2013). Some feeding disorders that can occur are prolonged feeding times, delayed progression of oral feeding skills, and recurrent respiratory diseases. Aspiration is a major concern for someone who has cerebral
Causes
Cerebral palsy is caused by brain damage that can occur during prenatal, natal, or a few months postnatal. Some factors that could cause this neurologic disorder during prenatal can be maternal diseases such as cytomegalovirus, HIV, and rubella. Prematurity and low birthweight are also factors that can cause cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy occurs in 2.0-3.5 babies per 1000 live births and about 90 cases per 1000 neonatal …show more content…
Oropharyngeal dysphagia is very common for people who have cerebral palsy and could lead to poor food and liquid intake and reduced mealtime safety (Benfer et al., 2013). Reduced nutrition and hydration is common and meal times tend to be stressful. People who have spastic quadriplegia experience the greatest difficulty with swallowing. Some problems that people with cerebral palsy may experience are reduced lip closure, poor tongue function, tactile hypersensitivity, delayed swallow initiation, and drooling (Arvedson, 2013). Some feeding disorders that can occur are prolonged feeding times, delayed progression of oral feeding skills, and recurrent respiratory diseases. Aspiration is a major concern for someone who has cerebral