Are there other problems associated with hemiplegia?
Yes, there may be. Approximately half the children do have additional problems. Some of these are medical in nature, such as epilepsy, visual impairment or speech difficulties. In the last few years it has also become clear that many children have less additional problems, such as perceptual problems, specific learning difficulties, ADHD, or emotional and behavioural problems. As the child grows these problems may become more frustrating and disabling than the more obvious physical ones, but with specialist help their effects on the child’s life can be lessened.
