palsy
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Some mothers have been left with permanent damage to their bladder and bowels, while one said her daughter suffered a neonatal stroke due to the condition, leaving her with cerebral palsy.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
My brother, who has cerebral palsy and is developmentally disabled, is two years older than I am.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026
Jack's cause of death was recorded at the time as deep vein thrombosis, cerebral palsy alongside epilepsy.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
Jackson, who had battled the neurodegenerative condition progressive supranuclear palsy for more than a decade, died at home surrounded by family.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
“Ooh, here’s the part about you. Listen to this! ‘One outstanding member of the Spaulding team is Melody Brooks, an eleven-year-old who has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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