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 Cerebral palsy is a medical condition caused by a permanent brain
injury that occurs before, during, or shortly after birth. The primary
characteristic of cerebral palsy is a lack of muscle control and
movement. Cerebral palsy is not a progressive disease, however, the
effects have been known to change over time. Although the cause of
cerebral palsy is not known for certain, there is evidence that links
it to both the health history of the mother and child, and accidents
causing brain damage. The diagnosis of cerebral palsy is often made
immediately after birth, but it can also be made later in childhood.
Name of Program : Humanitarian and Rehabilitation – Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Organizer : Group 4, 4th Year Student, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Health Campus
Date : 3rd May 2008
Time : 9am - 2pm
Location : Yayasan Orang Kurang Upaya Kelantan (YOKUK), Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan.
Sponsors : Muslim Aid Asia, Multimedia University, Medical Islamic Students Ireland, Drypers, Huggies, Telekom.
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Cerebral palsy is a medical condition caused by a permanent brain
injury that occurs before, during, or shortly after birth. The primary
characteristic of cerebral palsy is a lack of muscle control and
movement. Cerebral palsy is not a progressive disease, however, the
effects have been known to change over time. Although the cause of
cerebral palsy is not known for certain, there is evidence that links
it to both the health history of the mother and child, and accidents
causing brain damage. The diagnosis of cerebral palsy is often made
immediately after birth, but it can also be made later in childhood.
Cerebral palsy may cause a number of symptoms, including seizures,
spasms, visual and hearing problems, hyperactivity, and learning
disorders. There is not a cure, however several therapies are available
for the treatment of cerebral palsy. Although living with cerebral
palsy can be difficult, it is certainly possible to be successful while
coping with the disorder.
Most of the families with CP were poor families with the average income
below RM 1000. The average cost for a day for a CP patient is
approximately RM15. This include the food, milk and diapers.
Muslim Aid Asia (MAA) was invited to corporate with USM students in a
Humanitarian and Rehabilitation program with CP families. MAA were to
conduct a motivation session for the first slot with the parents. The
objective of the motivation session was to educate and inform the
parents that their kids with CP is not a burden, but more as a gift
from Allah.
The parents gave full support and they really enjoyed the activities
that MAA had conducted. MAA used the mass motivation approach to the
parents. MAA had also prepared handouts for the parents as their
references. The handouts had include tips, CP therapies and method in
taking care of their CP children.
After the program, MAA had sent a family back to their kampung (home).
It require a bot trip to cross the Kelantan River. We visited the
family's house and donated Qurban can meat and and used cloth.
Ilham and Shad (MAA volunteer)
Motivational Session
CP Patient
USM students helping the parents Cerebral Palsy
Aprreciation Gift
Distribution of Qurban Meat
- Muhammad
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