Cerebral Palsy Glossary

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Early intervention 
Therapy and family instruction provided for children ages birth to three years old that is intended to minimize presentation of developmental delay.

Electroencephalograpm (EEG)
Test that charts the level of electrical discharge from nerve cells in the brain.  It is used to test for abnormal brain/seizure activity.

Epilepsy 
A disorder of the brain characterised by repeated seizures. A seizure is usually defined as a sudden alteration of behavior due to a temporary change in the electrical functioning of the brain.

Equilibrium 
Child’s sense or actual physical balance

Equinus
Walking on toes due contracted or shortened calf muscles

Expressive language 
Verbal, written, or use of gestures to communicate

Extension 
Straightening the limbs or trunk.

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