What are some of the associated disabilities seen with cerebral palsy? (Select all that apply.)
a. Visual impairment
b. Hearing impairment
c. Speech difficulties
d. Intellectual impairment
e. Associated heart defects
ANS: A, B, C, D
Some of the disabilities associated with CP are visual impairment, hearing impairment, behavioral problems, communication and speech difficulties, seizures, and intellectual impairment. Additional sensory deficits such as hypersensitivity, hyposensitivity, and balance difficulties may occur in children with CP.
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