Understanding Cerebral Palsy

What is Cerebral Palsy (CP)?

• A type of muscle infection

• A group of permanent disorders affecting movement and posture

• A temporary childhood illness

• A progressive neurological disorder

At what stages can the brain injury leading to CP occur?

• Only during delivery

• During teenage years

• During pregnancy, delivery, or the first couple of years after birth

• In late adulthood

Which term is used to describe CP that affects both legs primarily?

• Bilateral CP

• Unilateral CP

• Hemiplegic CP

• Diplegic CP

What does the GMFCS system classify?

• Communication abilities only

• Gross motor function in individuals with CP

• Levels of intellectual disability

• Genetic markers of CP

What is the focus of treatment and support for children with CP?

• Ignoring the condition

• Curing the condition

• Focusing only on the limitations

• Promoting development and optimizing quality of life