The immediate purpose of my speech is to explain Cerebral Palsy and the different types.
According to Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation, every hour a baby is born with cerebral palsy. Approximately, 17 million people have Cerebral Palsy. Using my 3 main points, I am going to attempt to inform you about Cerebral Palsy and hopefully you have a better understanding of the disorder. I understand how C.P. can affect people because I have an older brother that was diagnosed at 3 years old. Some of you may have friends or relatives with disorders or disabilities. You might even walk pass someone with C.P. every day without even realizing. I will explain Cerebral Palsy by 3 main aspects by what C.P. is, the several types, and the causes. …show more content…
According to CDC, the most common type of C.P. is Spastic Cerebral Palsy which is about 80% of C.P. cases. Spastic is classified as having tight or stiff muscles mainly in the legs. People with Spastic have increased muscle tone. (Lesions in upper motor neurons). It makes it difficult for someone to move their muscles to move, eat, or talk.(Now OR also) Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy affects about 5-10% of the cases. If the basal ganglia are damaged or undeveloped the person will have involuntary movements. Dyskinetic mostly deals with the arms or hands. The involuntary movements will be twisting their arms, clenching their hands, or a combination. (Now Also) People with Ataxic Cerebral Palsy is the least common type of CP. Ataxic is shaky or uncoordinated movement due to the motor cortex being damaged or underdeveloped. People with Ataxic have problems with balance and coordination. Ataxic affects the ability to write and have depth perception. Even though we know, Cerebral is cause by brain damage other factors can play a role in a child being diagnosed with CP.
Cerebral Palsy is caused by damaged to the developing brain before or after the birth. Two of the most common causes a baby can get diagnosed by cerebral palsy is usually due to infections. Mothers can pass infection to the fetus during pregnancy, like Rubella/Measles or Cytomegalovirus(CMV). Asphyxiation, is another known caused due to a lack of oxygen reaching the brain. Toddlers are usually affected during the first 3 to 5 years. Infections after birth such as meningitis can cause the brain to inflame that damages the motor control. Problem or signs are not shown at birth because of being born
According to Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation, every hour a baby is born with cerebral palsy. Approximately, 17 million people have Cerebral Palsy. Using my 3 main points, I am going to attempt to inform you about Cerebral Palsy and hopefully you have a better understanding of the disorder. I understand how C.P. can affect people because I have an older brother that was diagnosed at 3 years old. Some of you may have friends or relatives with disorders or disabilities. You might even walk pass someone with C.P. every day without even realizing. I will explain Cerebral Palsy by 3 main aspects by what C.P. is, the several types, and the causes. …show more content…
According to CDC, the most common type of C.P. is Spastic Cerebral Palsy which is about 80% of C.P. cases. Spastic is classified as having tight or stiff muscles mainly in the legs. People with Spastic have increased muscle tone. (Lesions in upper motor neurons). It makes it difficult for someone to move their muscles to move, eat, or talk.(Now OR also) Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy affects about 5-10% of the cases. If the basal ganglia are damaged or undeveloped the person will have involuntary movements. Dyskinetic mostly deals with the arms or hands. The involuntary movements will be twisting their arms, clenching their hands, or a combination. (Now Also) People with Ataxic Cerebral Palsy is the least common type of CP. Ataxic is shaky or uncoordinated movement due to the motor cortex being damaged or underdeveloped. People with Ataxic have problems with balance and coordination. Ataxic affects the ability to write and have depth perception. Even though we know, Cerebral is cause by brain damage other factors can play a role in a child being diagnosed with CP.
Cerebral Palsy is caused by damaged to the developing brain before or after the birth. Two of the most common causes a baby can get diagnosed by cerebral palsy is usually due to infections. Mothers can pass infection to the fetus during pregnancy, like Rubella/Measles or Cytomegalovirus(CMV). Asphyxiation, is another known caused due to a lack of oxygen reaching the brain. Toddlers are usually affected during the first 3 to 5 years. Infections after birth such as meningitis can cause the brain to inflame that damages the motor control. Problem or signs are not shown at birth because of being born