How Much Does It Cost to Treat Cerebral Palsy?

Question

The neighbor’s child has been several years old, but cannot speak normally and has slightly low intelligence. Later, it was diagnosed as cerebral palsy. I want to know how much it costs to treat cerebral palsy.

Answer

Cerebral palsy is a severe condition, with treatment costs varying depending on the patient’s situation. Patients with cerebral palsy have varying levels of intelligence, with about a quarter having normal intelligence, half having mild to moderate intellectual deficiency, and some having severe intellectual deficiency. Early detection of cerebral palsy symptoms is beneficial for treatment, and the cost of treating mild cerebral palsy is usually lower. The treatment costs for cerebral palsy patients include physical therapy, speech therapy, medication expenses, etc., and the specific costs depend on the patient’s condition and treatment plan.