Cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy Cerebral palsy refers to a group of disorders that result when a baby's or young child's brain is damaged. Movement and posture are affected and often there is some level of mental retardation, but not always. Cerebral palsy cannot be cured, but it doesn't worsen once it has developed. It is the most common handicapping disorder in the U.S., affecting between 2 to 6 babies per 1000.

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