Which statement best describes the cognitive deficits commonly seen in cerebral palsy?

• A. Most CP patients have cognitive deficits
• B. They typically have no cognitive deficits
• C. Cognitive deficits are always present
• D. Many CP patients do not have cognitive deficits

Answer: (D)

Cerebral palsy mainly affects motor function, but cognitive outcomes vary widely among individuals. It's common for people with CP to have normal or near-normal cognition, even when motor impairments are significant. This variability means there isn’t a universal cognitive deficit in CP, so the best description is that many CP patients do not have cognitive deficits.

The other statements are too absolute: cognitive impairment is not universal, so saying deficits are always present isn’t accurate; claiming that most have deficits overstates how often it occurs; and saying they typically have no deficits ignores the subset who do have cognitive challenges.