This resource from The Lancet journal, highlights that up to 30% of cases may have a genetic contribution, while prevalence in high-income countries has declined over recent decades. Advances in early detection allow diagnosis as early as 3 months of age, enabling earlier intervention and support.

Importantly, the paper also draws attention to the long-term health challenges faced by adults with cerebral palsy, reinforcing the importance of a lifelong, integrated model of care spanning childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Cerebral palsy is now understood as a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental condition with both genetic and environmental determinants.