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 The life expectancy for cerebral palsy may be reduced in relation to the number and severity of the associated disabilitiesFigure 1.1.5 (a) Spastic cerebral palsy. (b) Hand deformity calls for adaptive tools (e.g. adapted toothbrush handle).

 If gross and fine motor functioning, independent feeding, mental and visual capacities are severely impaired, survival to 40 years of age may be as low as 40%

 Causes of early death may include pulmonary aspiration and pneumonia, accidents, associated disorders (e.g., congenital heart disease) and delayed recognition of illness