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What is a CP degree?

Joe Ford

What is a CP degree?

By way of reminder, AP stands for Advanced Placement; CP means College Preparatory; finally, IB is the acronym for International Baccalaureate. Although some people refer to AP as CP courses, they are not always the same.

Can cerebral palsy patients talk?

Some people with cerebral palsy may not be able to produce any sounds, others may be able to produce sounds but have difficulty controlling their movement enough to produce speech that is clear and understood by others. 1 in 4 people with cerebral palsy cannot talk.

What part of the body does cerebral palsy affect?

Cerebral palsy affects the motor area of the brain’s outer layer (called the cerebral cortex), the part of the brain that directs muscle movement. In some cases, the cerebral motor cortex hasn’t developed normally during fetal growth.

How cerebral palsy affects a child’s development?

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a problem that affects muscle tone, movement, and motor skills. It hinders the body’s ability to move in a coordinated and purposeful way. It also can affect other body functions that involve motor skills and muscles, like breathing, bladder and bowel control, eating, and talking.

What infections cause cerebral palsy?

Some types of infection that have been linked with CP include viruses such as chickenpox, rubella (german measles), and cytomegalovirus (CMV), and bacterial infections such as infections of the placenta or fetal membranes, or maternal pelvic infections.

What are the causes of CP?

What causes cerebral palsy?

  • asphyxia neonatorum, or a lack of oxygen to the brain during labor and delivery.
  • gene mutations that result in abnormal brain development.
  • severe jaundice in the infant.
  • maternal infections, such German measles and herpes simplex.
  • brain infections, such as encephalitis and meningitis.

How does cerebral palsy affect a child’s development?

Is CP a genetic disorder?

Genetic predisposition While Cerebral Palsy is not a hereditary condition, researchers have discovered that hereditary factors can predispose an individual to Cerebral Palsy. Although a specific genetic disorder does not directly cause Cerebral Palsy, genetic influences can cause small effects on many genes.

How long do CP patients live?

Though studies have not been done to determine statistical lifespans of people with cerebral palsy, many live 30 to 70 years….