Although Cerebral Palsy cannot be cured, treatment will often improve your child's capabilities.  Treatment for Cerebral Palsy may
include physical and occupational therapy; speech therapy; drugs to
control seizures; drugs to relax muscle spasms; drugs to alleviate pain; surgery to
correct anatomical abnormalities or release tight muscles; braces and
other orthotic devices; wheelchairs and rolling walkers; and
communication aids, such as computers with attached voice synthesizers.

Frequently Asked Questions

 


Q: What treatments are there for Cerebral Palsy?

A: Although Cerebral Palsy cannot be cured, treatment will often improve your child's capabilities.  Treatment for Cerebral Palsy may include physical and occupational therapy; speech therapy; drugs to control seizures; drugs to relax muscle spasms; drugs to alleviate pain; surgery to correct anatomical abnormalities or release tight muscles; braces and other orthotic devices; wheelchairs and rolling walkers; and communication aids, such as computers with attached voice synthesizers.


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