Cerebral Palsy - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute …
Aug 15, 2014 · There are several types of cerebral palsy, classified by the kind of movement affected, the body parts affected, and how severe the symptoms are. Some types involve intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) as well as movement problems. 2. Spastic cerebral palsy. This type is the most common form of the disorder.
Cerebral Palsy | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National ...
May 11, 2021 · Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that begin in infancy or early childhood and that primarily affect body movement but, in more severe cases, may also be associated with intellectual disabilities.
About Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs)
Aug 12, 2012 · Cerebral palsy, 5 Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are examples of IDDs related to problems with the nervous system. Sensory system These disorders affect the senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell) or how the brain processes or interprets information from the senses.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) - NICHD
Aug 25, 2020 · Cerebral palsy, 5 Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are examples of IDDs related to problems with the nervous system. Sensory system These disorders affect the senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell) or how the brain processes or interprets information from the senses.
Cerebral Palsy Resources | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …
May 6, 2024 · United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) UCP is an organization dedicating to advancing the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with disabilities.
About Cerebral Palsy | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver …
Aug 15, 2014 · Cerebral palsy is the most common movement disorder in children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 1 The level and severity of disability caused by the condition differs from person to person.
Learning Disabilities | NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National ...
Sep 11, 2018 · Learning disabilities are differences in a person’s brain that can affect how well they read, write, speak, do math, and handle other similar tasks. Different groups may define “learning disability” differently, often depending on the focus of the organization.
NICHD Cerebral Palsy Research Information
May 6, 2024 · The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Branch (IDDB) also supports projects on cerebral palsy, including studies of genetic polymorphisms associated with the condition and other neurodevelopmental disorders, inflammation-induced brain injury, characteristics of intellectual disability in certain types of cerebral palsy, and ways to ...
What are the early signs of cerebral palsy? - NICHD
Aug 11, 2013 · The signs of cerebral palsy usually appear in the first few months of life, but many children are not diagnosed until age 2 or later. In general, early signs of cerebral palsy include 1 , 2 : Developmental delays .
Learning Disabilities - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National ...
Jun 24, 2020 · Research shows that risk factors may be present from birth and tend to run in families. 1 In fact, children who have a parent with a learning disability are more likely to develop a learning disability themselves. 2 To better understand learning disabilities, researchers are studying how children’s brains learn to read, write, and develop ...