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The Definition of Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) should not be considered as a diagnosis but as a label; it is an umbrella term, primarily affecting posture and mobility. The definition is not sufficiently precise to guarantee agreement as to which patients to include under this label, but the additional inclusion criteria required are not yet internationally standardised. 

Citation:
Blair E, Cans C. The Definition of Cerebral Palsy. Springer Nature; 2025. p. 19-25.

Keywords:
Definition; Inclusion criteria; Characteristics; Diagnosis

Abstract:
Cerebral palsy (CP) should not be considered as a diagnosis but as a label; it is an umbrella term, primarily affecting posture and mobility. The definition is not sufficiently precise to guarantee agreement as to which patients to include under this label, but the additional inclusion criteria required are not yet internationally standardised.