Muscular dystrophy is a disorder that weakens a person's muscles over time. People who have the disease can gradually lose the ability to do everyday tasks.
Cerebral palsy (CP) affects a child's muscle tone, movement, and more. This article explains causes, diagnosis, treatment, and coping.
Learn how fine and gross motor skills develop, and red flags to watch for.
What should you expect as your child grows? Learn how to understand and deal with your child's changing body and mind from infancy through the teen years.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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