Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting movement and posture that begins in early childhood development. It is the most common cause of motor disability in children ...

Dyskinetic, or athetoid, cerebral palsy occurs in about 10 percent of cerebral palsy cases. With this type, a person’s muscle tone can be too tight or too loose, and it may frequently change ...

Jan 07, 2025, 12:13 AM ET Dr. Greg Vigna Study finds 8.7% of cerebral palsy patients also diagnosed with autism, suggesting shared risk factors; MRI and diffusion-weighted imaging aid diagnosis ...

‌Cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy, or CP, occurs due to abnormal development of or damage to the brain. The result is that a child is unable to control muscle movements.

While cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorder are distinct conditions, they can co-occur. Support and therapies can improve symptoms and quality of life.

The study compared 1,700 adults with cerebral palsy and 5,000 adults without cerebral palsy to identify how many developed non-infectious diseases, such as asthma or stroke. The research is ...

Teen with cerebral palsy, autism is salutatorian of L.I. high school class Mentors at Sewanhaka High say he is a one-of-a-kind student and equally extraordinary young man. Mar 17, 2023 ...

Well+Being Food Fitness Mind Body Life Health Why one expert says it’s time to redefine cerebral palsy The focus should be on CP as a lifelong physical disability, not just a childhood condition.