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Cerebral Palsy (CP) vs. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) While both multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy affect the central nervous system and have some symptoms that are similar, the causes are quite different. In fact, there is no known cause for multiple sclerosis while cerebral palsy is believed to be r

There Are Stark Differences Between Cerebral Palsy and Parkinson’s Disease. While some of the symptoms of cerebral palsy are also associated with Parkinson’s disease, there are stark differences between the two conditions. Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder which usually af

Mild cerebral palsy is a form of Cerebral Palsy that can take some time to diagnose because the physician wishes to ensure it is not another type of movement disorder that may be in early progressive stages.  Paying special attention to a child’s motor skills and speech early on in life will help

In a groundbreaking study published in 2012, researchers found a link between cerebral palsy and autism. Cerebral palsy refers to a collection of conditions which affect the mobility and cognitive function of a child. Usually diagnosed about a year after birth, this condition may not have a definite

Celebrities Living with Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy (Cerebral Palsy) is a disorder that causes disability in human development.  Cerebral Palsy affects the area of the brain for movement and occurs in around two out of every 1000 births. With no known cure, Cerebral Palsy can be a burden on peop

According to a Connecticut physician, cerebral palsy affects approximately 3 out of every 1,000 children. Interviewed in the Norwich Bulletin, the doctor also gives information that may be useful for parents whose children have recently been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Signs of the Disorder Out o

A couple in Mississauga who both suffer with cerebral palsy are happily raising their own child. Initially, authorities responsible for child protection were not going to let the parents keep their own child, citing concerns about the parent’s ability to care for them. The Peel Children’