Cerebral palsy (CP) is the leading cause of motor impairment
in childhood, caused by damage to, or malformation of, the
developing brain.1 Although the brain ‘lesion’ is static, its consequences
may change as the child develops, necessitating a
lifelong demand on therapy services in some cases. Knowledge
of the ‘natural’ progression of the condition may help families,
service planners, and researchers to anticipate the likely future
needs of this population.