Cerebral Palsy Awareness Quiz

Study Notes

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.

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.

Rolling: 4-8 months - rolls from back to stomach
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

Rolling: 12 months
Sitting: 10 months
Bunny Hopping: 16 months
Cruising: 20 months
Walking: 24 months
Running: Not yet walking
Steps: Not yet walking
Talking: 1-2 words together, 50-60 words total
Jared is significantly delayed in achieving many of the developmental milestones.
He is past the age range for many of the milestones he has not achieved.
His delays may indicate potential indications for further investigation regarding Cerebral Palsy.