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Cerebral Palsy

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Cerebral Palsy Outlook

What to expect with cerebral palsy:

Cerebral palsy often results in a wide range of disability: from minor movement problems and normal intelligence, to severely handicapped children who cannot walk or communicate.

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Last Updated: Mar 6, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Cerebral Palsy References:

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Howard J, Soo B, Graham HK, Boyd RN, Reid S, Lanigan A, Wolfe R, Reddihough DS. Cerebral palsy in Victoria: Motor types, topography and gross motor function. J Paediatr Child Health. 2005 Sep-Oct;41(9-10):479-83.