Signs Of Cerebral Palsy Usually Appear At A Young Age

                 

Signs of cerebral palsy include movement impairments such as problems with balance and posture and involuntary movements due to abnormal muscle tone.  Children and adults with cerebal palsy often have difficulty with fine motor tasks such as writing or using scissors.  Cerebral palsey therapy can help people advance their independence and develop their abilities.

 

Other signs of cerebral palsy can be problems with feeding or talking.  Some CP children may have difficulty controlling their facial expressions.  A child with athetoid cerebral palsy may show signs of developmental delay and be slow to reach development milestones such as rolling over, sitting up or smiling.  Diagnosis involves testing motor skills and reflexes as well as other special tests.  Cerebal palsey statistics show that more Americans have CP than any other developmental disorder, including Down Syndrome and epilepsy.