Cerebral palsy is caused by brain damage or abnormal brain development, usually occurring during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, or in the early years of a child’s life. Factors may include oxygen deprivation, infections, premature birth, or traumatic birth injuries—not exposure to someone else with cerebral palsy.
This misconception shows how crucial public awareness and education are in reducing stigma. Families should know that cerebral palsy is a medical condition requiring therapy, treatment, and support, not isolation.
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