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  1. What are the early signs of cerebral palsy? - NICHD

    Aug 11, 2013 · The signs of cerebral palsy usually appear in the first few months of life, but many children are not diagnosed until age 2 or later. In general, early signs of cerebral palsy include 1, 2: …

  2. Cerebral Palsy

    Aug 15, 2014 · About Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is the term for a group of brain disorders that affect muscles and body movement. The condition is caused by damage to parts of the brain that control …

  3. What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy? - NICHD

    The symptoms of cerebral palsy vary in type, can range from mild to severe, and can change over time. Symptoms are different for each person, depending on the areas of the brain that have been …

  4. How is cerebral palsy diagnosed? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy ...

    Most children with cerebral palsy are diagnosed during their first 2 years of life. But if symptoms are mild, a healthcare provider may not be able to make a diagnosis before the age of 4 or 5.

  5. Cerebral Palsy | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National ...

    Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that begin in infancy or early childhood and that primarily affect body movement but, in more severe cases, may also be associated with intellectual …

  6. What are the risk factors for cerebral palsy? - NICHD

    Aug 11, 2013 · Seizures. Infants who have seizures are more likely to be diagnosed with cerebral palsy later in childhood. Some risk factors for acquired cerebral palsy are 2: Infancy. Infants are at greater …

  7. What causes cerebral palsy? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver ...

    Aug 11, 2013 · Cerebral palsy is caused by damage or abnormal development in the parts of the brain that control movement. These events can happen before, during, or shortly after birth or in the first …

  8. What are the types of cerebral palsy? - NICHD

    There are several types of cerebral palsy, classified by the kind of movement affected, the body parts affected, and how severe the symptoms are.

  9. About Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs)

    Aug 12, 2012 · Cerebral palsy, 5 Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are examples of IDDs related to problems with the nervous system. Sensory system These …

  10. Science Update: Cerebral palsy increased among extremely ... - NICHD

    May 21, 2024 · The odds of cerebral palsy among surviving preterm infants born before 27 weeks of pregnancy increased by an average of 11% per year and study authors say the increase may reflect …