Cerebral Palsy
As of 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that about 1 in 31 children aged 8 in the United States are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). That’s around 3.2% of children.
This number has increased over the years mostly because of better checking, more awareness, and broader rules for diagnosis not because more children are actually getting autism. Worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) says about 1 in 100 children may have ASD. This number can change based on how each country tests and reports it.
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What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a muscle tone, posture, movement, balance, and coordination disorder caused by an injury to the developing brain. It could be linked to epilepsy, abnormalities of speech, vision, intellect, behavior, and so on, in addition to motor concerns.
Signs of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy can be identified from a very early age. Hence you can start the intervention right away.
In Infants:
- When the baby’s legs are tight and movement is rigid or when the limbs are too loose and show no strength, it may indicate the condition.
In Toddlers:
- The child is using only one part of the body. For example, using only one hand to reach for things.
- The child is walking on toes rather than full feet.
Other Symptoms Irrespective of Age:
- The child does not get proper sleep and cries excessively.
- Frequently jerking movements or getting seizures.
Types of Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic diplegia :There is a tightness in the motion of limbs. Legs are more affected than arms. It is characterized by scissoring of lower limbs in babies that make it difficult to change diapers or drag the lower limbs while crawling.
- Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy :Hemiplegia refers to paralysis affecting one vertical portion of the body. The child will experience weakness on one side of the body. Since birth, the child prefers using one side more than the other side. It is observed mainly when the child begins walking with the weaker side dragging. The injury may have happened during birth.
- Dystonia :Affected babies have poor head control, and have variable tone and rigidity. The intellect is preserved, but their speech is affected. Kernicterus (due to high bilirubin levels) or near-total intrapartum asphyxia are the causes.
- Spastic Quadriplegia : It refers to the inability to use one’s entire body. It is the most severe form of cerebral palsy, characterized by severe impairment of all limbs. Symptoms include seizures, vision and hearing problems, swallowing problems, recurrent pneumonia, and drooling.
Diagnosis at Continua Kids
Continua Kids have the best developmental pediatrician and pediatric neurologist who will conduct the diagnosis to detect and treat any developmental delays or muscle function problems that could indicate Cerebral Palsy.
Although the diagnosis is mostly by history and clinical examination yet the diagnostic tests may be required like:
- MRI scan
- Hearing and vision test
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Treatment at Continua Kids
Cerebral Palsy may not have a cure but we help you manage the symptoms to improve the child’s capabilities. Therapists and strong support teams for specialized care are well equipped to handle such cases. Continua Kids provides 360-degree support for children with cerebral palsy and their parents. The treatment strategies are multidisciplinary which are decided only after thorough evaluation. Therapists and strong support teams for specialized and well-equipped to handle such cases.
- Therapies utilized are physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
- Surgical interventions may be required to correct anatomical abnormalities or to release tight muscles.
- Consequently, we will use orthopedic devices like braces to support the child for mobilization.
- Medications can be used for controlling symptoms like seizures.
Core Therapies at the Best Autism Centre
Continua Kids is the best autism centre as it offers personalized therapies for children with special needs that are available in one place.
- ABA Therapy: This therapy helps fix problem behavior and teaches good habits through rewards. Early support for the therapist can significantly enhance a kid’s learning outcomes.
- Occupational Therapy: This helps children speak clearly and learn language so they can talk and understand others better.
- Speech Therapy: This therapy helps children move better, get stronger, improve balance and reach full physical ability.
- Physiotherapy: This supports children who need different ways to learn that regular classrooms may not offer. It helps them become more independent and do well in studies.
