Cerebral palsy
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Signs and Symptoms of Cerebral palsy
All Signs & Symptoms of Cerebral palsy
Here are the top symptoms or behaviors listed by parents of kids diagnosed with Cerebral palsy:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Delayed speech or language development | Often | 2 mentions |
| Aggressive behavior | Often | 1 mention |
| Constipation | Often | 1 mention |
| Difficulty learning | Often | 1 mention |
| Learning disability | Often | 1 mention |
| Migraine headache(s) | Often | 1 mention |
| Non-verbal (not able to use words) | Often | 1 mention |
| Physical pain | Often | 1 mention |
| Seizures | Often | 1 mention |
| Visual impairment | Often | 1 mention |
When do symptoms start?
How to read this chart
Delayed speech or language development
0 years oldAmount of children: 3%1 years oldAmount of children: 3%2 years oldAmount of children: 0%3 years oldAmount of children: 0%4 years oldAmount of children: 0%5 years oldAmount of children: 0%6 years oldAmount of children: 0%7 years oldAmount of children: 0%8 years oldAmount of children: 0%9 years oldAmount of children: 0%10 years oldAmount of children: 0%11 years oldAmount of children: 0%12 years oldAmount of children: 0%13 years oldAmount of children: 0%14 years oldAmount of children: 0%15 years oldAmount of children: 0%16 years oldAmount of children: 0%17 years oldAmount of children: 0%average 9 months old
Aggressive behavior
0 years oldAmount of children: 0%1 years oldAmount of children: 3%2 years oldAmount of children: 0%3 years oldAmount of children: 0%4 years oldAmount of children: 0%5 years oldAmount of children: 0%6 years oldAmount of children: 0%7 years oldAmount of children: 0%8 years oldAmount of children: 0%9 years oldAmount of children: 0%10 years oldAmount of children: 0%11 years oldAmount of children: 0%12 years oldAmount of children: 0%13 years oldAmount of children: 0%14 years oldAmount of children: 0%15 years oldAmount of children: 0%16 years oldAmount of children: 0%17 years oldAmount of children: 0%average 13 months old
Constipation
0 years oldAmount of children: 3%1 years oldAmount of children: 0%2 years oldAmount of children: 0%3 years oldAmount of children: 0%4 years oldAmount of children: 0%5 years oldAmount of children: 0%6 years oldAmount of children: 0%7 years oldAmount of children: 0%8 years oldAmount of children: 0%9 years oldAmount of children: 0%10 years oldAmount of children: 0%11 years oldAmount of children: 0%12 years oldAmount of children: 0%13 years oldAmount of children: 0%14 years oldAmount of children: 0%15 years oldAmount of children: 0%16 years oldAmount of children: 0%17 years oldAmount of children: 0%average 3 months old
Change in symptoms of Cerebral palsy*
What happens to common Cerebral palsy symptoms over time?
| Symptom | Worse | A Little Worse | Stayed About the Same | A Little Better | Better | Completely Resolved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delayed speech or language development | 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 0% |
| Aggressive behavior | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Constipation | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Difficulty learning | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Learning disability | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Migraine headache(s) | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Non-verbal (not able to use words) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Physical pain | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Seizures | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Visual impairment | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Conditions with similar symptoms to Cerebral palsy
Parents also mention the behaviors, signs, and symptoms associated with Cerebral palsy when they describe these conditions:
Autism
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Not making eye contact Often 70 mentions Delayed speech or language development Often 52 mentions Non-verbal (not able to use words) Often 52 mentions Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) Often 43 mentions Repetitive movement or behavior Sometimes 38 mentions Not talking Sometimes 37 mentions Limited (or lack of) social skills Sometimes 27 mentions Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) Sometimes 23 mentions Lack of social skills Sometimes 20 mentions Rocking body back and forth Sometimes 19 mentions Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Hyperactivity Often 114 mentions Angry behavior Often 37 mentions Difficulty paying attention Sometimes 26 mentions Fidgeting Sometimes 26 mentions Impulsiveness Sometimes 25 mentions Short attention span Sometimes 23 mentions Forgetfulness Sometimes 21 mentions Difficulty focusing or concentrating Sometimes 20 mentions Talkativeness Sometimes 20 mentions Difficulty focusing in school Sometimes 18 mentions Allergies
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Sneezing Often 227 mentions Runny nose Often 177 mentions Coughing Often 99 mentions Hives Often 93 mentions Rashes (any cause) Often 77 mentions Watery eyes Often 73 mentions Itchy eyes Sometimes 60 mentions Itching Sometimes 59 mentions Congestion Sometimes 37 mentions Fever Sometimes 33 mentions
Care of Cerebral palsy
Common treatments, therapies, and parenting techniques for Cerebral palsy
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Physical Therapy | Positive4.2 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
Less common responses for Cerebral palsy
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1AFO (ankle foot orthosis) braces | Very Positive5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 2Occupational Therapy | Positive4.3 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 3Speech Therapy | Positive4.2 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 4ACL surgery | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 5Botox treatment | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 6Surgery | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
Discussion of Cerebral palsy
What was your approach to Cerebral palsy? What were the results?
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