Do all kids with brain damage have CP?
Not all kids with brain damage are diagnosed with CP. It depends on the extent and location of the damage. If the damage does not effect motor control then the child will not be diagnosed with CP. They may have other issues such as mental retardation, behavior problems, learning problems, vision problems, etc, depending on where the damage is located. Also, many children who are diagnosed with CP have “normal” brain scans. This does not mean that there isn’t damage, just that it isn’t visible on the scan.
