It’s the most common neurological disorder in children and affects about 3.1 for every 1,000 8-year old children, according to a 2014 study. Symptoms of CP vary in severity, but they usually come on ...

Cerebral palsy is the most common cause of physical disability in children. It has historically been considered to be caused by factors such as birth asphyxia, stroke and infections in the developing ...

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Cerebral palsy, also known as CP, is a condition that affects approximately 10,000 babies in the United States each year. It happens when a baby sustains brain damage, usually while still in the womb.