Children with Developmental Challenges

Children With Developmental Challenges 3(2+1)

Lesson 9 : Cerebral Palsy Effects, Diagnosis and Treatment

Diagnosis

Doctors diagnose cerebral palsy by testing motor skills and reflexes, looking into medical history, and using a variety of specialized tests.

Tests may include:
Electroencephalogram (EEG)—a test that records the brain's electrical activity using electrodes placed on the surface of the head

CT scan of the head—a type of x-ray that uses a computer to make pictures of structures inside the head

MRI scan—a test that uses magnetic waves to make pictures of structures inside the head