Cerebral palsy- an overview

This article looks at Cerebral palsy- the cause, risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic tests and treatment option.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to provide an overview of Cerebral Palsy.

Editor's comments:
The article provides an overview of cerebral palsy. A Speech therapist working with a child with cerebral palsy, must include the care-givers in therapy and be mindful of their parental stressors. The speech therapist must also be aware of the roles of other professionals and when they need to work together to figure out better solutions for the child with Cerebral Palsy and their caregivers (e.g. for positioning for feeding).

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The definition of Cerebral Palsy 
2. The incidence of Cerebral palsy
3. The risk factors for Cerebral Palsy
4. The clinical presentation of Cerebral Palsy
5. The Evaluation of Motor Disorders Severity in Cerebral Palsy
6. The Diagnostic procedures in Cerebral Palsy
7. The other medical problems in Cerebral Palsy- Epilepsy, Intellectual Disability, Malnutrition, Gastrointestinal Complications, Speech Problems
8. The treatment options for motor disorders and epilepsy.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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