Cerebral palsy, a disease in which a cure has not been found, has symptoms that range from mild to extreme. A child with mild cerebral palsy may appear normal to most people, but it is the parents who usually notice the symptoms and deal with the daily trials of dealing with the disorder. The child will probably be noticed by a teacher or by other people in whom they have daily interactions as not being able to perform physical activity quite up to par as other peers. Without malice a misplaced word or question may damage the child’s self-esteem and lead to embarrassment in social situations.

As with most cerebral palsy victims, the onslaught of the condition was caused by brain damage before or during birth. In the case of a mild cerebral palsy child the brain damage was minimal, thus causing minimal symptoms. The severities of the symptoms are individual and no two children will display the same either in motor function or physical limitations. Manifestations may include walking with a slight limp, slurred or mispronounced words, or just poor balance skills. A child can have one or more of these symptoms but most will seem unwarranted unless viewed in comparison to other children.

A child who has mild cerebral palsy can have other disorders that are sometimes associated with cerebral palsy. These disorders sometimes seem independent of the palsy but can make a definite impact when combined. The disorders can be as common as ADHD, ADD, acid reflux, seizure disorders, and slow processing skills. Sometimes the symptoms are diagnosed independently without including the mild cerebral palsy diagnoses.

The children with mild cerebral palsy can live normal lives with little difficulty. They may not be able to achieve high athletic gains, but most will not have trouble participating in most school sports. With parental support and guidance, the child can go about their daily activities with little to no support.

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