An Overview of Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a potentially very debilitating problem that frequently co-occurs with intellectual disabilities. This chapter defines the problem, its scope, how problems are expressed and treatments used for the condition among persons with intellectual disabilities.

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