Cerebral Palsy Symptoms: What To Expect

Cerebral Palsy Symptoms: What to ExpectOne of the most devastating things for a parent from to hear from their child’s pediatrician is that their child has Cerebral Palsy (CP). CP is a group of several conditions that affects the child’s ability to move, maintain their posture, and maintain their balance. According to national statistics, it is the number one diagnosed motor disability condition in children. It is estimated that one in every 323 children is diagnosed with CP. If your child has been diagnosed with CP, knowing Cerebral Palsy symptoms and what to expect is critical to you and your family.

How Does Cerebral Palsy Occur?

The majority of CP cases are related to some kind of brain damage that occurred either before or during the child’s birth. This type of CP is referred to as Congenital Cerebral Palsy. Some of the reasons why this can happen include the following:

In some cases of CP, the brain damage the baby suffers occurs more than a month after the baby is born. This type of CP is referred to as Acquired CP. Some of the risk factors for this type of CP include:

CP Symptoms

After a baby is born and during their first year of life, there will be a regular schedule of visits to the pedestrian. At these visits, the baby will be given appropriate immunizations. The pediatrician will also make sure the baby is developing both physically and mentally and hitting the milestones that children should. While every child develops at their own pace, there are potential warning signs that the child may have Cerebral Palsy.

If the baby exhibits any of the following signs between the ages of three to six months, it may indicate the baby has CP:

If the baby exhibits any of the following signs when they are older than six months, it may indicate the baby has CP:

If the baby exhibits any of the following signs when they are older than 10 months, it may indicate the baby has CP:

Contact a Birth Injury Attorney

If your child has been diagnosed with CP and you believe the condition was caused by negligence on the part of a medical professional, a birth injury attorney can advise you of what your legal options may be. Call the Saavedra Law Firm, PLC today.

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