Diagnosis

Safa has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that affects a child's movement, motor skills, and muscle tone. In most cases, cerebral palsy is caused by brain damage that develops while the baby is still in utero or during or shortly after birth. Some common physical features of Cerebral palsy include: Slow, writhing movements. Delays in reaching motor skills milestones, such as pushing up on arms, sitting up or crawling. Favoring one side of the body, such as reaching with one hand or dragging a leg while crawling. Difficulty walking, such as walking on toes. Delays in speech development or difficulty speaking. Learning difficulties.