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Default I want to know as much as I can about Cerebral Palsy? - 12-30-2008, 01:02 PM

A couple of days ago, i found my self talking to one of my teachers who's son had cerebral palsy. She said that her son had a twin with the same condition, and he passed away last year. I think she said he was three. Can any one tell me ANYTHING about this, so i can understand it a little more?
   
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Cerebral Palsy is a brain injury that effects normal body movement and posture. It is caused by an injury to the brain during pregnancy or in the first 2-3 years of life. Causes can be:Premature birth.Limited blood, oxygen, or other nutrients before or during birth.Serious infections such as, meningitis.Injury at birth such as, an accidental dropping of the baby, such accidents have occurred in the delivery room. Or injury due to the use of forceps used to assist the deliverly.You can Google or web search cerebral palsy and find out much more information.
   
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