Learn More About Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is the most common motor disability in childhood. CDC estimates that an average of 1 in 345 children in the U.S. have CP.
What is CP?
Facts, types, risk factors, signs and symptoms.
Screening & Diagnosis
Developmental and medical monitoring, screening, and evaluation.
Treatment Services
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Causes
Causes and risk factors.
Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move. CDC has checklists to help parents and others track a child’s development.
Concerned about your child’s physical development but not sure what to do?
Try this tool for parents.
Page last reviewed: February 27, 2020