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about cerebral palsy Cerebral palsy is the name given to a condition which affects the way the brain controls the muscles of the body. This results in difficulties in movement and posture. Cerebral palsy is the most common physical disability in childhood. It is estimated two to three people out of every 1000 will have cerebral palsy. The condition is not hereditary and there is no cure. The Causes Many causes of cerebral palsy are still not known or understood. Injury or changes to the developing brain are associated with cerebral palsy. It is known the developing brain can be injured by: It is important to note that the movement difficulties each person has will be unique. Often a person with cerebral palsy will have a combination of the characteristics of the different types described above and postural characteristics may change as the person matures. Looking at Figure 1 Part 1: The cortex controls thought, movement and sensation. An abnormality in the movement area of the cortex can result in spastic cerebral palsy. Part 2: The basal ganglia helps movement become organised, graceful and economical. An abnormality can result in athetoid cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland ( 2 ) • • • • Exposure to certain infections such as Rubella (German Measles) in the early months of pregnancy Reduced oxygen supply to the baby during or after birth Exposure of an infant to severe infection shortly after birth or the first few weeks of life An accident in the early years of life It is important to note that cerebral palsy has different causes, and affects each person differently, therefore people with cerebral palsy have varying individual needs. The Characteristics Cerebral palsy can be grouped into three main types which describe the disorders or movement and posture that may be experienced by a person. These are called spasticity, athetosis and ataxia. Spasticity: Occurs when muscles are high in tone (tension) but weak in strength. A person experiencing spasticity may have difficulty moving their limbs and adopting stable posture. Part 3: The cerebellum coordinates movement, posture and balance. An abnormality can result in ataxic cerebral palsy. Looking at Figure 2 Specific words are used to describe the parts of the individual’s body that are affected. Diplegia: Both legs and both arms are affected, but the legs are significantly more affected than the arms. Children with diplegia usually have some clumsiness with their hand movements. Hemiplegia: The leg and arm on one side of the body are affected. Quadriplegia: Both arms and legs are affected. The muscles of the trunk, face and mouth can also be affected. Figure 1 Figure 2 Athetosis: Refers to uncontrolled movements, which are often most noticeable when a person with this type of cerebral palsy commences movement. In addition, children with athetoid cerebral palsy often have very weak muscles or feel floppy when they are carried. Ataxia: Characterised by unsteady, shaky movements or tremor. People with ataxic cerebral palsy have difficulty using muscles to achieve balance and coordinated movement. This is the least common type of cerebral palsy.
about the league The Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland was formed in 1948 by a group of concerned parents to provide services that were not otherwise available. Today, the League is the largest non-government disability services provider for people with a physical disability in Queensland. It currently assists more than 2800 people with cerebral palsy and related disabilities, and is supported through fundraising activities, support from the community, the corporate sector and Local, State and Federal Governments. The League provide services to assist people with cerebral palsy and related disabilities to reach their goals. These goals may include educational attainment, independent living, meaningful employment, and participating and contributing Organisation at a Glance within the wider community. While support needs vary through the different stages of life, the League gives particular emphasis to early intervention, providing targeted services at an early age which are fundamental in maximising future life opportunities. Support may include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and social work services. Other support provided by the League include technology and equipment services, therapy and career support and in-home and community access support. Communities are now recognising the contributions made by people with disabilities as their co-workers, friends, parents, neighbours and classmates. Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland ( 3 ) creating capability from disability
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