How to Use cerebral palsy in a Sentence

cerebral palsy

noun
  • Ruth is on the autism spectrum and has a mild case of cerebral palsy.
    — CBS News, 9 Dec. 2022
  • The neighbor has cerebral palsy and does not know how to write checks, Bruchey said.
    — Krista Torralva, OrlandoSentinel.com, 13 Feb. 2018
  • Braedyn, who has cerebral palsy, has learned to walk with the aid of a walker.
    — David Begnaud, CBS News, 12 May 2022
  • The duo went on to share smiles with Chloe, 10, who was born with cerebral palsy that left her unable to walk.
    — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Sep. 2018
  • Justin Boisvert, 30, was born with cerebral palsy and has used a wheelchair to get around for most of his life.
    — Jason Duaine Hahn, PEOPLE.com, 2 June 2018
  • His son Justin Mitchell had cerebral palsy and needed help to get out of bed.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Logan has cerebral palsy, and there’s a room for his care, too.
    — John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2021
  • Mimi has cerebral palsy, from a stroke at birth that left her without the use of her right arm.
    — Michelle Boudin, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2023
  • White’s son, Justin, was in his early 20s and had cerebral palsy.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
  • His daughter has cerebral palsy and goes out only once a week when the air is bad.
    — Sameer Yasir, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2023
  • Deanna’s cerebral palsy requires her to be in a wheelchair much of the time.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 24 Mar. 2018
  • Bailes had a brother, John, who was born with cerebral palsy.
    — Trevor Fraser, orlandosentinel.com, 12 Aug. 2021
  • Some parents explained the joy — and pain — of caring for a child with cerebral palsy.
    — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2021
  • Born with a severe form of cerebral palsy, Rick Hoyt was unable to move his arms or legs.
    — Emily Langer, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2021
  • In between are twin boys, 4 years old, one with cerebral palsy, the other with autism and epilepsy.
    — Seyward Darby, Longreads, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Ashe has the mental ability of a young child due to her cerebral palsy.
    — Zachary Hansen, ajc, 5 May 2018
  • Alex Welch, who has cerebral palsy, continues to beat the odds.
    — Kyle Neddenriep, Indianapolis Star, 25 Jan. 2018
  • One woman bought a special high chair for her son, who shows signs of cerebral palsy.
    — New York Times, 18 Jan. 2022
  • Jen Gottlieb can’t say enough about what the program has meant to her 12-year-old son, Cole, who has cerebral palsy.
    — Gary Curreri, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Oct. 2021
  • Zoe suffers from cerebral palsy, and Make-A-Wish fulfilled her dream of meeting the songstress.
    — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2019
  • Two of the dead were Anthony Mitchell, a 67-year-old amputee, and his son, Justin, who had cerebral palsy.
    — John Seewer, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The father, who was an amputee and used a wheelchair, took care of his son Justin, who was born with cerebral palsy.
    — Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
  • For each bruising visit to the trenches, there are moist eyes when a teen with cerebral palsy handles the coin toss.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2022
  • Butler, a senior has cerebral palsy and competes in the shot put.
    — Matthew Vantryon, Indianapolis Star, 2 June 2018
  • Manning gave birth to twins in 2002, one of whom has cerebral palsy and a seizure disorder.
    — Carly Olson, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2023
  • He was born with cerebral palsy, but that hasn’t stopped him from taking on challenges.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2019
  • However, Lowe cannot see, while his 24-year-old son has cerebral palsy and cannot walk.
    — Fox News, 6 Sep. 2019
  • Christine Perez has cerebral palsy, needs 24/7 care, and has a feeding tube.
    — Stephanie Innes, azcentral, 1 July 2019
  • In any case, the 31-year-old had two adult brothers with cerebral palsy to consider.
    — Sam Dagher, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2023
  • Anthony was an amputee and lived with Justin who had cerebral palsy, according to White.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 11 Jan. 2025

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