The report, which appeared in The Lancet, shows CP does not have a negative effect on a child's relationships, moods or welfare.
A team of European researchers, led by the University of Newcastle, asked 500 children (aged 8-12 years) with CP about several areas of their lives. They compared their responses with children of the same age in the general population.
The questionnaire covered areas such as physical and psychological well being, moods and emotions, self-perception and relationships with parents, friends and school.
The purpose was to point out the ability of disabled children to lead full lives.
According to an article on the BBC website:
Study leader Professor Allan Colver, professor of community child health at the University of Newcastle, said: "Parents can be upset when their child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, but they can now be reassured that most children with cerebral palsy experience similar quality of life to that of other children their age."
For the full article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6248332.stm
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