Youth and young adults with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, or cerebral palsy experience higher mortality than the general population; causes of death vary widely.

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition stemming from early brain injury that affects movement, posture, and motor skills. Frequently, children with CP are at an increased risk ...

A neurologic disorder is any condition that affects the brain and nerves throughout the body. Common neurologic conditions in children include epilepsy, cerebral palsy, attention deficit hyperactivity ...

Neurological disorders affect the function of the nervous system. Common pediatric neurological disorders include ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy. Neurological disorders ...

Cerebellar hypoplasia is the underdevelopment of the cerebellum. Symptoms can include seizures, developmental delays, and difficulties with movement. Cerebellar hypoplasia is the underdevelopment of a ...

Cerebellar ataxia results from dysfunction of the cerebellum, which is part of the brain that helps regulate and control movement and balance. People may experience changes in gait, speech, and eye ...

Could an anomaly in the developing brain explain motor difficulties occurring decades later in people with rare movement disorders? These are the genetics being investigated by researchers at ...