Reply #152: I believe the references I provided state a correlation

[DrDan]

between CP and behavior and emotional problems. Not mental retardation.

However, please note this - "Approximately 65 percent of individuals with cerebral palsy will have mental difficulties or mental retardation. Of those, roughly one-third are classified as mildly impaired and the other third are moderately to severely impaired"

http://www.originsofcerebralpalsy.com/03-conditions/11-mental.html


CP is any one of a number of neurological disorders. The fact that one with CP is "totally normal" does not mean that is true for everyone with CP.


(Note - the DR in screen name does not imply a medical doctor. I do not want to be accused of playing one.)