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Cerebral Palsy (Disabled): Children
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Sara loves her little brother, Justin, who has cerebral palsy and mental retardation. But Sara does not want her friends to know about Justin, as she fears they will tease her about him. Fortunately, things turn out much better than she expected when the secret gets out. This illustrated book would appeal to children from about grades 3-6.
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Many children with cerebral palsy have a congenital malformation of the brain, a malformation that existed at birth and was not caused by factors occurring during the birthing process. Even with today's most sophisticated scans, not all of these malformations can be seen by the physician, but when CP is recognized in a newborn, a congenital malformation is suspected
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Children with cerebral palsy sometimes display nutritional inadequacy, as evaluated through anthropometric measurements and laboratory values. Causes of poor nutritional status include inadequate calories offered or adequate calories offered but not consumed. Inadequate caloric retention may be due to vomiting, rumination, or gastroesophageal reflux. Refeeding is a possible intervention effort.
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Because other disorders mimic the effects of cerebral palsy, anyone experiencing such symptoms should undergo a thorough medical evaluation. Early diagnosis and intervention offer the best chances of avoiding or reducing the severity of related problems. Children should see specialists with pediatric expertise, who can adjust treatments appropriately as patients grow.
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Of the 75% of children with cerebral palsy who are eventually able to walk, many rely on assistive equipment. The ability to sit unsupported may be a good predictor of whether a child will walk. Many children who can sit unsupported by age 2 years eventually will be able to walk, while those who cannot sit unsupported by age 4 years probably will not walk. These children will use wheelchairs to move around.
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Some children with cerebral palsy have impaired ability to feel simple sensations like touch and pain. They may ... have stereognosia, or difficulty perceiving and identifying objects using the sense of touch. A child with stereognosia, for example, would have trouble identifying a hard ball, sponge, or other object placed in his hand without looking at the object
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