Cerebral Palsy Presentation by Karensa Reber https://padlet.com/karensar/xxmy1eud9oju By Karensa Reber and Carly Palmer en-us 2019-07-01 22:13:13 UTC 2019-07-02 02:02:59 UTC hello@padlet.com Legal definition: karensar https://padlet.com/karensar/xxmy1eud9oju/wish/369870537 Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neuromotor disorders that impacts a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain that affects a person’s ability to control his or her muscles (CDC, 2018).
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/cp/facts.html

According to Sec. 300.8 (c), CP is an orthopedic impairment, which can "adversely affect a child’s educational performance" and is thus covered under IDEA (IDEA, 2007).
https://sites.ed.gov/idea/regs/b/a/300.8/c
]]> 2019-07-01 22:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/karensar/xxmy1eud9oju/wish/369870537 A more accessible definition: karensar https://padlet.com/karensar/xxmy1eud9oju/wish/369870580 CP is a condition that impairs movement , posture, and muscle tone. It is often caused by damage to the still-developing brain before, during, or after birth. ]]> 2019-07-01 22:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/karensar/xxmy1eud9oju/wish/369870580 Current prevalence rates: karensar https://padlet.com/karensar/xxmy1eud9oju/wish/369870630 Is estimated there are 764,000 children and adults living with CP in the United States. 2.3 to 3.6 of every 1,000 individuals in the United States have CP (Cerebral Palsy, 2019). 
https://www.cerebralpalsy.org/about-cerebral-palsy/prevalence-and-incidence


]]> 2019-07-01 22:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/karensar/xxmy1eud9oju/wish/369870630 Warning signs: karensar https://padlet.com/karensar/xxmy1eud9oju/wish/369871119 The main sign that a child might have CP is a delay reaching motor or movement milestones. These include milestones like rolling over, sitting, standing, or walking. While also possibly present in children without CP, some warning signs of possible CP include: head lagging when picked up while lying on their back, feeling stiff, child feeling floppy, a child over 6 months of age that does not roll over in either direction, the child reaches out with only one hand while keeping the other fisted, a child crawling in a lopsided manner, etc. (CDC, 2018).

]]> 2019-07-01 22:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/karensar/xxmy1eud9oju/wish/369871119 5 strategies for use with students with Cerebral Palsy: karensar https://padlet.com/karensar/xxmy1eud9oju/wish/369871146 1. {Be an advocate} According to Bryant (2020), teachers of students with CP must advocate for them. They need to ensure that all aspects of the school environment (from classrooms, to bathrooms, to playgrounds, etc.) are accessible for these students. Also, one must advocate for students with CP to have access for special education and related services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy; and supplementary aids and services, such as adaptive equipment or special communication systems, which are covered under IDEA (CDC, 2018).
2. {Be educated} It is important to note that each case of Cerebral Palsy is different and unique. Some individual’s complications are more severe than others. Therefore, it is crucial to learn about CP as well as the intricacies of the student's specific case. 
3. {Create a safe classroom environment} It is important to foster a learning environment in which everyone feels respected and accepted equally. Clarifying and enforcing guidelines for the treatment of others is a way to help students with CP to feel safe.
4. {Give them space} Often times, individuals with CP require more space. This may be due to the presence of a wheelchair, uncontrollable flailing, etc.
5. {Have empathy} Teachers are more effective when they instruct from a stance of empathy. Attempting to put yourself in the shoes of students with CP can help you to better meet their needs.]]> 2019-07-01 22:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/karensar/xxmy1eud9oju/wish/369871146 Other important information: karensar https://padlet.com/karensar/xxmy1eud9oju/wish/369871191 Having a child with CP is likely associated with higher prevalence of depression in mothers. Treatment or prevention of depression in mothers of children with CP is recommended for improving the rehabilitation process
and achieve better results in these children (Sajedi, et. al, 2010). Therefore, it is important to note any potential concerns you may have regarding mental states of parents of students with CP and allow them awareness of supports.]]> 2019-07-01 22:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/karensar/xxmy1eud9oju/wish/369871191 References: karensar https://padlet.com/karensar/xxmy1eud9oju/wish/369871213 Bryant, D. P., Bryant, B. R., & Smith, D. D. (2020). Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Classrooms 2nd edition. Thousand Oaks: California.

CDC (2018). Cerebral palsy (CP). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/cp/facts.html.

IDEA (2007). Section 300/8 (c). Retrieved from https://sites.ed.gov/idea/regs/b/a/300.8/c.

Cerebral Palsy (2019). Prevalence of cerebral palsy. Retrieved from https://www.cerebralpalsy.org/about-cerebral-palsy/prevalence-and-incidence.

Sajedi, et. al. Depression in Mothers of Children with Cerebral Palsy and Its Relation to Severity and Type of Cerebral Palsy. (2010). Acta Medica Iranica, 48(4), 250–254. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=58624313&site=ehost-live&scope=site.]]> 2019-07-01 22:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/karensar/xxmy1eud9oju/wish/369871213 Types of CP: karensar https://padlet.com/karensar/xxmy1eud9oju/wish/369887322 There are four main types of CP:

Spastic Cerebral Palsy
People with spastic CP have increased muscle tone, which means that their muscles are stiff and their movements can be awkward. 

Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy (also includes athetoid, choreoathetoid, and dystonic cerebral palsies)
People with dyskinetic CP have problems controlling the movement of their hands, arms, feet, and legs, thus, making it difficult to sit and walk. The movements are uncontrollable and can be slow and/or jerky.

Ataxic Cerebral Palsy
This type causes problems with balance and coordination. The person might be unsteady when they walk. They might have a hard time with quick movements or movements that need a lot of control, like writing. 

Mixed Cerebral Palsy
Some people have symptoms of more than one type of CP (CDC, 2018).


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