cerebral palsy

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My brother, who has cerebral palsy and is developmentally disabled, is two years older than I am.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Carers, parents and other young people with conditions like cerebral palsy and Down's syndrome are also welcome.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Finn has cerebral palsy and goes to the Buddy Bear School.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

The injury can affect the brain's ability to communicate with the body, leading to conditions such as epilepsy, which causes seizures, or cerebral palsy, which affects movement and coordination.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

Mr. Bykovski’s daughter, Esther, had been in my class until she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and had to go away to a special school.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam