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Cerebral Palsy

What is cerebral palsy?

Cerebral palsy is a developmental disability which is caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain, either before a baby is born, during birth, or shortly after birth. Cerebral palsy affects the muscles of the body and coordination. Speech and cognition can also be affected.

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