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What are the early signs of Cerebral Palsy (CP)?
What are the early signs of Cerebral Palsy (CP)?
Jared is on track with his developmental milestones.
Jared is on track with his developmental milestones.
False
At what age did Jared start rolling over?
At what age did Jared start rolling over?
12 months
How old was Jared when he started sitting with hand support?
How old was Jared when he started sitting with hand support?
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At what age did Jared start walking?
At what age did Jared start walking?
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Jared has not started running at ______ years.
Jared has not started running at ______ years.
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Jared is capable of saying only ______ words together.
Jared is capable of saying only ______ words together.
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Match Jared's milestones with the normal milestones:
Match Jared's milestones with the normal milestones:
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Study Notes
Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy is a group of permanent disorders that affect movement and posture.
- These disorders are caused by non-progressive disturbances in the developing fetal or infant brain.
- Intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH) is a common cause of CP.
- IVH occurs when there is bleeding into the ventricles of the brain.
- Preterm infants are at increased risk of IVH due to underdeveloped periventricular blood vessels.
- The risk of CP increases with the severity of IVH.
Signs of Cerebral Palsy in Children
- Developmental delays are an early sign of CP.
- Children with CP may be slow to achieve milestones such as rolling over, sitting, crawling, and walking.
- Abnormal muscle tone is another sign.
- This can mean the body parts are floppy or too stiff.
- Abnormal posture may also be present.
Cramped, Synchronous Movements
- Synchronous contractions of the limbs and trunk may occur.
- These movements often appear rigid, not smooth.
Milestones and Expected Development
- Rolling: 4-8 months - rolls from back to stomach
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Sitting:
- 4-8 months - sits with hand support
- 8-12 months - sits up alone
- Cruising: 8-12 months
- Walking: 1-2 years
- Running: 1-2 years
Jared's Development
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Rolling: 12 months
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Sitting: 10 months
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Bunny Hopping: 16 months
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Cruising: 20 months
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Walking: 24 months
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Running: Not yet walking
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Steps: Not yet walking
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Talking: 1-2 words together, 50-60 words total
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Jared is significantly delayed in achieving many of the developmental milestones.
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He is past the age range for many of the milestones he has not achieved.
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His delays may indicate potential indications for further investigation regarding Cerebral Palsy.
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Test your knowledge on cerebral palsy, its causes, symptoms, and effects on children's development. This quiz covers key signs of CP and the implications of intraventricular haemorrhage. Enhance your understanding of this condition and its impact on movement and posture.
