In 10% to 15% of cases, there is no clear cause of CP. There is increasing recognition that genetics plays a part, but no standardized approach to genetic testing in patients with CP exists. In this study we asked the question whether both people with and without known risk factors for CP should have genetic testing.
Dr. Debbie Song, Gillette Children's, gives an overview of common neurosurgical procedures to address global tone in individuals with cerebral palsy.
An empowering and evidence-based guide for living a full life with spastic diplegia–bilateral cerebral palsy.
As your child with CP is becoming a teenager, there are a couple of things you may want to think about.