Which statement best describes cerebral palsy?

• A. Permanent movement disorders with motor impairment, delays in motor development, abnormal posture or gait, and possible seizures
• B. Temporary motor deficits resolving in infancy
• C. Progressive dementia
• D. Isolated sensory deficits

Answer: (A)

Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive brain injury–related motor disorder that leads to permanent movement and posture problems. The statement that best fits describes these lasting motor impairments, including delays in motor development and abnormal posture or gait, and recognizes that seizures can occur in some individuals. It emphasizes that the condition is not temporary—present from early life and persists as the child grows—nor is it a progressive degenerative disease like dementia. It can involve motor systems primarily, though sensory issues may accompany it, rather than being limited to isolated sensory deficits.