Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a series of muscle and movement disorders. People with Cerebral Palsy have limited mobility or coordination of their arms and or legs. Although permanent, CP is fortunately non-progressive, meaning it does not worsen over time. Cerebral Palsy does not on its own affect a person's intelligence.

Does cerebral palsy affect intellectual development?

1 in 2 people with cerebral palsy have an intellectual disability. 1 in 5 people have a moderate to severe intellectual disability. Generally, the greater the level of a person's physical impairment, the more likely it is that they will have an intellectual disability.

Does cerebral palsy affect thinking?

Sometimes, a child's Cerebral Palsy will only affect his or her physical functioning. However, about 30 to 50 percent of children with Cerebral Palsy have some level of cognitive impairment. Children with severe Cerebral Palsy have a greater likelihood of having cognitive impairments.