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Is cerebral palsy an organic condition?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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Cerebral Palsy is not a genetic condition. It can not be inherited. Cerebral Palsy is caused most often by a birth-injury happening during or shortly after being born causing brain damage.

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It is a Physical disability ;-)

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