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We are honored to have an article written by our partners, Jesse Reiter and Rebecca Walsh, featured in this month’s American Association for Justice Trial magazine! Trial serves as an influential resource for the legal community, bringing updates on legal trends and developments across the country. In their piece, “Birth Asphyxia Cases: The Impact of…
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a motor disorder characterized by unusual or involuntary movements. Many people with cerebral palsy also have cognitive impairments and developmental delays (1). CP is the most common childhood motor disorder. CP is caused by damage to the motor control centers of the brain. This damage can occur before birth, during birth,…
The topographical classification of cerebral palsy (CP) is used to describe the body parts that are affected by the condition. Doctors commonly use this terminology to diagnose and explain where motor difficulties take place on the body. Key terms Each topographical classification includes a prefix that shows the number of areas affected, and a suffix…
A recent Scary Mommy article put a November 2018 study in the spotlight regarding the benefits of intranasal breast milk administration in infants with intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) (1,2). What is intraventricular hemorrhage? Intraventricular hemorrhages, or brain bleeds, happen when there is bleeding within the brain’s ventricular system. IVH can result from oxygen deprivation at birth…
What is placenta accreta? In a normal pregnancy, the placenta is attached to the uterus until birth and is naturally expelled after the baby exits the birth canal. Placenta accreta is a condition in which the placenta is unable to properly separate from the uterus during labor and delivery because it has grown too deeply…
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DDs), cerebral palsy (CP), hearing and vision difficulties, and other disabilities can struggle with communication. They may have difficulties with problem-solving skills. They can also have difficulty following rules and obeying laws (1). They may struggle with interpersonal relationships, social responsibility, and general social skills. Or they may just…
Nervous system conditions that affect an individual’s movements are called “motor disorders.” They can result in increased voluntary or involuntary movements, as well as faster or slower movements (1). Many motor disorders can have similar signs and symptoms, even though they are caused by different underlying conditions or diseases. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a movement…
Cerebral palsy (CP) exists in a variety of different forms, and its symptoms vary significantly from person to person. For instance, while people with severe CP may need a wheelchair to help them get around, people with mild CP might be able to walk just fine on their own (1). All people with CP experience…
Primitive reflexes are involuntary natural movements found in newborns. They can be spontaneous movements or reactions to certain stimuli. Primitive reflexes can occur in different periods of infant development. Primitive reflexes include (1, 2, 3): Tonic neck reflex: When a baby’s head turns to one side, their arm on that side will stretch out and…
The Communication Function Classification System, or CFCS, is a classification tool used to describe the everyday communication performance of an individual with cerebral palsy (CP). It utilizes the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) (1). It is not a test to see how well a person with CP can…
