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Cerebral Palsy is a disorder of movement and posture which is apparent in the early years. It is due to damage or failure in development of the part of the brain concerned with movement. Adjacent parts of the brain may also be injured and this may lead to poor sight, deafness or other perceptual difficulties. Children with cerebral palsy may also have learning difficulties. The effect of cerebral palsy vary with each individual. Disability resulting from cerebral palsy may be very slight or very severe. Difficulties include awkwardness in walking, or of hand and arm movements, or speech. Severely affected children may require physical support and other forms of assistance. There are three main forms of cerebral palsy:
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Inheritance patterns: No inheritance patterns have been determined and it is very unusual for there to be more than one child with cerebral palsy in the same family. Many children with cerebral palsy have minor defects in brain development which happens in the womb before the baby is born Pre-Natal Diagnosis: None at present available. |
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Further information available from: Scope Cerebral Palsy Helpline P.O. Box 833 Milton Keynes MK12 5NY Tel: 0808 800 3333 (freephone for clients and enquiries) Web: www.scope.org.ukScope is a national disability organisation whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Our Aim is that disabled people achieve equality. Scope provides both national and local information and support services. Our work is focused around four priority areas - early years, employment, education and daily living. For more information about cerebral palsy and Scope services, contact the Cerebral Palsy Helpline, which provides free information, advice and initial counselling. Open 9a.m. – 9p.m. weekdays and 2p.m. – 6p.m. weekends and Bank Holidays. |
Scope (formally known as the Spastics Society) http://www.scope.org.uk is Registered Charity No. 208231. It was formed in 1952 by parents and offers:
There are 208 affiliated groups. |
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