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PROVINCIAL OFFICES:
022-245 NPO
Transvaal Associa on for the Care
of Cerebral Palsy
P O Box 68519
BRYANSTON
2021
Tel: 011 789 4569
Fax: 011 787 0935
E-mail:
Gauteng Cerebral Palsy Associa on
P O Box 807
SPRINGS
1560
Tel 011 812 6910/12
Cell 082 372 8139
Fax 011 812 6911
E-mail: [email protected]
The KZN Cerebral Palsy Associa on
P O Box 10213
ASHWOOD
3605
Tel 031 700 3956
Cell 083 631 7777
Fax 0866 153913
E-mail: [email protected]
Cerebral Palsy Associa on
(Eastern Cape)
P O Box 12127 CENTRAHILL
PORT ELIZABETH
6006
Tel 041 583 2130
Fax 041 583 2306
E-mail: [email protected]
Western Cape Cerebral Palsy
Associa on
P O Box 13037
MOWBRAY
7705
Tel 021 685 4150
Cell 072 193 1424
Fax 021 686 8544
Pietermaritzburg & District Cerebral
Palsy Associa on
P O Box 13769 CASCADES -
PIETERMARITZBURG
3202
Tel 033 342 2913
Cell 082 331 8703
Fax 033 345 1672
SPOTLIGHT ON
CEREBRAL PALSY
CONTACT US | Tel: +27 11 452 2774 Fax: +27 11 452 [email protected] | Private Bag X10041, Edenvale, 1610, South Africa| For more informaCon visit : www.napcp.org.za
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a term used to describe a group of conditions
which affect movement and posture, and which are the result of dam-
age to the brain while it is still developing. CP may be accompanied by
speech and communication difficulties, altered visual perception, intel-
lectual impairment and epilepsy. It is estimated that there are two cases
of CP per 1000 live births. CP is not a disease and is seldom found twice
in the same family.
What causes Cerebral Palsy?
CP can occur before, during or after birth. Research
has shown that the majority of cases occur before
birth, with a lower occurrence thereafter. There are
many causes, including maternal infections, blood
clotting disorders, problems during labour, very low
birth weight and meningitis.
What can be done?
Cerebral Palsy cannot be cured, but there are many interventions available to
improve functional ability and quality of life for the person with CP. For more in-
formation contact the National Association for Persons with Cerebral Palsy in
South Africa.
Are there different kinds of Cerebral Palsy? Yes, there are several classifications of CP. It may be classified according to the parts of the body affected. Hemiplegia: One side of the body Diplegia: Legs mostly affected. Quadriplegia: Arms and legs equally affected.
CP can also be classified according to the movement
disorder. There are three main types:
Spasticity: Increased muscle tone (stiff muscles).
Athetosis: Fluctuating muscle tone (involuntary movements)
Ataxia: Unsteady gait and tremor.
Another useful classification is based on the level of motor
function, which ranges from slight difficulty with physical ac-
tivities, to severe movement limitations (The Gross Motor
Function Classification System).