Definition: A non-hereditary condition which results from brain damage before, during, or after birth. Children with cerebral palsy lack muscle control in one or more parts of their bodies or may experience speech and language difficulties, depending on the area of the brain damaged. Individuals with cerebral palsy can possess very normal mental functions.
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What is Cerebral Palsy? Excellent information about CP, diagnoses, and treatment from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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