Cerebral palsy is a term used to describe a group of chronic conditions affecting body movements and muscle coordination.  It is caused by damage to one or more specific areas of the brain, usually occurring during fetal development, or during infancy.  It can also occur before, during or shortly following birth.
Cerebral palsy can result in abnormalities of movement and posture in various parts of the body.

Physical signs of cerebral palsy range from weakness and floppiness of muscles to spasticity and rigidity. These disorders can range from mild to severe. Sometimes, but not always, other neurologic disorders - such as mental retardation or seizures - occur in children with cerebral palsy.

Cerebral palsy is generally diagnosed in the first year or two after birth, but it's often difficult to diagnose in the first 6 months.

Cerebral palsy isn't curable. However, getting the right therapy for your child can make a big difference in reducing the long-term impact of the condition.

Signs and symptoms

Signs of cerebral palsy may include:

• Delays in development of motor skills

• Weakness in one or more limbs

• Standing and walking on tiptoe

• Abnormal walking gait, with one foot or leg dragging

• Excessive drooling or difficulties swallowing

• Poor control over hand and arm movement

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