FAQ Category: What is CP

What is cerebral palsy?

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a term used to describe a group of disorders affecting body movement and muscle co-ordination. The medical definition of CP is “a non-progressive but not unchanging disorder of movement and/or posture,…

In Early Childhood

CP can occur if a young child suffers brain damage due to: 1. Infections such as meningitis 2. Brain hemorrhages 3. Head injury following falls, car accidents or abuse 4. A lack of oxygen (asphyxia)…