Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders affecting a person’s movement, balance, and posture.

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Boy with cerebral palsy sitting next to his sister

About

Learn about cerebral palsy: symptoms, causes, screening, treatment, and CDC’s work.

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Feb 27, 2026

Boy with CP smiles while propped up in a chair.

Data Summary

Learn about data collected for children with CP, and the different programs for data collection.

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June 8, 2026

Child with CP in chair speaking with doctor

Treatment

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) allows families to access services.

Feb 26, 2026

Child with cerebral palsy playing with a toy

Risk Factors

Risk factors for congenital cerebral palsy, and how to prevent it before, during, and after birth.

Feb 26, 2026

Dad sitting with daughter at the doctor’s office

Screening

Developmental monitoring, screening, and evaluation help screen and diagnose cerebral palsy.

Feb 27, 2026

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