Generally, children born with cerebral palsy can expect to live between 30 and 70 years on average. Those with the longest life expectancies usually have more mobility, better medical care and adaptive equipment and greater autonomy and independence. There is no cure for cerebral palsy and the condition lasts for life.

What is the quality of life for someone with cerebral palsy?

With planning, strong family support, and a good sense of self, people with Cerebral Palsy can expect to achieve and maintain a high quality of life on par with their more able-bodied peers – a life including fulfillment and achievement.

Are people with cerebral palsy depressed?

Adults with cerebral palsy have a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety than their peers without the condition, a new study reports. Adults with cerebral palsy have a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety than their peers without the condition, a new study in the journal JAMA Neurology reports.