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Article Outlines Cerebral Palsy Symptoms

The son of British opposition leader David Cameron recently died. The 6-year-old boy had cerebral palsy and a rare seizure disorder. His death has prompted many questions about cerebral palsy symptoms and causes, and the Associated Press published an article outlining the some basic information about the condition.

Among some of the facts highlighted in the article are:

Cerebral palsy affects approximately one in 500 babies born each year in the United States.

The condition affects the entire body in about 80 percent of cases.

It is often diagnosed in infancy or early childhood.

Symptoms include developmental delays such as difficulty rolling over, sitting, crawling and walking.

Associated conditions include mental retardation, vision impairment, breathing problems and skeletal deformities.

To learn more about cerebral palsy symptoms and other facts, you can access this Associated Press article.

 

Full post as published by Cerebral Palsy Law Blog on March 17, 2009 (boomark / email).