Understanding CP - Possible Signs + Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy
Course companion to the book - Available on Amazon
Learn the Signs Earlier. Understand Development More Clearly.
Many children are not diagnosed until months or years after developmental differences first appear.
This course teaches parents, therapists, educators, and healthcare providers how to recognize the early signs and symptoms associated with Cerebral Palsy through a developmental lens.
What You'll Learn
Birth and Early Infancy
- Feeding difficulties
- Breathing patterns
- Sleep organization
- Muscle tone concerns
Movement Development
- Head control
- Rolling
- Sitting
- Crawling
- Standing
- Walking
Signs That May Indicate Risk
- Persistent asymmetry
- Favoring one side
- Stiffness or excessive flexibility
- Delayed transitions
- Poor weight transfer
Vision and Sensory Organization
- Tracking difficulties
- Eye alignment concerns
- Visual attention
- Sensory processing indicators
Primitive Reflexes
- Which reflexes should emerge
- Which reflexes should integrate
- What happens when they remain active
Understanding the Bigger Picture
Learn how developmental milestones build upon one another and how missing pieces can influence future movement, learning, and participation.
Who This Course Is For
- Parents
- Grandparents
- Physical Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Speech Therapists
- Educators
- Early Intervention Providers
Created by Michelle Turner
With decades of experience working with children and adults with Cerebral Palsy, Michelle Turner teaches a practical framework for observing movement, identifying developmental concerns, and understanding how the nervous system organizes movement over time.
Course Includes
- Developmental Milestone Breakdowns
- Sign and Symptom Checklists
- Month by Month - Birth to 12 Months
- Downloadable Resources
- Lifetime Access
