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Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers

Cerebral Palsy

Donna D'Alessandro, M.D.
Lindsay Huth, B.A.
Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed
Creation Date: April 2002
Last Revision Date: April 2002


Common Questions, Quick Answers

What is cerebral palsy?

Ataxia
Spasticity
Dyskinetic

What causes it?
It can be caused by brain damage before birth, during birth, or shortly after birth within the first 3 to 5 years of life. Many causes are not known. Some possible causes include:

Who can get it?

What are signs that my child has cerebral palsy?

What are the symptoms?

Is it contagious?

How is it treated?

How can families cope?

How long does it last?

Can it be prevented?

When should I call the doctor?

Quick Answers

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