I have cerebral palsy and seem to be getting worse. I thought cerebral palsy wasn't supposed to change? 

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In cerebral palsy, the brain impairment is non-progressive; this does not get worse. However, it is not necessarily the case that physical capacity and function will remain the same throughout an individual's lifetime. There can be maturational, developmental or aging changes that can affect an individual's physical ability.