Living With Cerebral Palsy

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This paper describes the medical condition of cerebral palsy that affects a person's control of his muscles and therefore may have trouble walking, talking, eating or playing in the same methods as many other people. It formulates a transition plan for a eighteen year old high school graduate in order to understand the limitations and opportunities available for an individual with cerebral palsy.
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Introduction
Defining Cerebral Palsy
Causes of Cerebral Palsy
Characteristics of Cerebral Palsy
Classifications of Cerebral Palsy
Meet John Smith
John's Diagnosis
John's Post-Secondary Outcome
John's Residential Needs
John's Financial Income
Enjoying Life
Health Care Needs
Creating a Social Life
Transportation Issues
Advocacy and Legal Needs for John
Managing a Home, Money and Personal Life
Conclusion.

From the Paper:

"Individuals with cerebral palsy often exhibit distinguishing characteristics. These include convulsive muscle contractions that may be intermittent known as tonic or continuous, which is clonic. A person can develop contractures and abnormal spinal curves. The person may exhibit rigid, primitive reflexes and distorted deep tendon reflexes (Dzienkowski, 1996). Exaggerated posturing, fragmented motor movements, and lack of balance may also be observed in an individual with cerebral palsy."

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