Describe the main types of Cerebral Palsy?

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Describe the main types of Cerebral Palsy?

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Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that affects the muscle movements and coordination. In many cases, vision, hearing, and sensation are also affected. This disorder is most common in children. Any kind of abnormal brain development or injury can be the cause for CP

Some of the more symptoms are:

delay development of basic motor skills
variations in muscle tone
Delay in speech development.
Stiffness or spasticity in muscles
lack of muscle coordination
experiencing tremors
excessive drooling
Favouring one side of the body.
Seizures.

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