I decided to write this article from my own perspective as a person living with cerebral palsy. I’m writing for the mothers and fathers of children with cerebral palsy and for those suffering from it themselves. I say suffering, but I suppose a better phrase would be “living with” the disorder. First, I would like ...
The brain is the ultimate control center of the body; the left side of the brain controls the right side of the body and the right side of the brain controls the left side of the body. There are an abundance of disorders that affect the ability of the brain to function properly, to send ...
Hypertonia is classified as having a rigid muscle tone. You may not even notice it on your baby until you bring her to the doctor’s office. After seeing thousands and thousands of babies in their office, your doctor knows what is normal and not. Unlike babies who have hypotonia, or “floppy baby syndrome,” a baby ...
The least common, but most serious form of cerebral palsy is ataxic cerebral palsy. It is neither communicable nor progressive. Ataxic cerebral palsy is typically caused by damage to the spinal cord and cerebellum, resulting in severe diminution of motor skills and a significant reduction in the ability to control bodily movement. Ataxic cerebral palsy ...