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Cerebral Palsy
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Will a Child With Cerebral Palsy Be Able to Walk?
Many children with cerebral palsy walk — some independently, some with aids like walkers or braces — while others move best with a wheelchair. The pattern and severity of movement difficulty, plus early consistent physiotherapy and occupational therapy, shape the outcome; independent mobility in any form is a real win. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Read the answer AnswerWill a child with cerebral palsy learn to talk?
Many children with cerebral palsy learn to talk, and many more learn to communicate richly through speech, signs, picture systems or speech-generating devices. CP affects movement, not intelligence, and communication and understanding are often far ahead of what a child can say aloud. Early speech therapy, hearing checks and AAC where needed make a real difference. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Read the answer AnswerWill my child outgrow cerebral palsy?
Cerebral palsy is not outgrown — it stems from a permanent, non-progressive difference in the developing brain. But because a young brain is adaptable, what a child can do can grow remarkably with early, consistent physiotherapy, occupational and speech therapy. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
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