Aging Out of EPSDT - Part VI: HCBS' Collapse

People with Cerebral Palsy may have a smaller head than average, a smaller jawbone than others and also may have a spinal curvature that makes it difficult to stand and walk. Some may drool and speech and language problems are also common, possibly thanks to the smaller jawbone and/or cognitive problems associated with the condition. Intellectual disabilities are also common, as are deafness and blindness, depending on the severity of the case.

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Other symptoms of the disorder are poor coordination, stiff and/or weak muscles and tremors. Some patients may also have swallowing problems and some babies with the disorder may not be able to suck properly which leads to a lot of trouble when it comes to feeding.

There are different surgeries that someone with Cerebral Palsy may go through in order to make their lives better, but there is no cure. The surgeries would be used to help the affected muscles work better and to cut nerves to the affected areas in order for them to be better used by the individual.

Physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and massage therapy are all things that are used to try to manipulate the muscles and limbs to function at a better rate than those without therapy. Keeping the muscles and joints moving will lower the rate of muscle atrophy and help keep the patient more comfortable.

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