Question
Does cerebellar coordination disorder affect a child’s intelligence?
Answer
Cerebellar coordination disorder is caused by poor brain development, which can affect intelligence, but the impact is not solely from the cerebellar coordination disorder itself. In other words, both cerebellar coordination disorder and intellectual disability are due to poor brain development. However, some children may have cerebellar coordination disorder but still have normal intelligence. Regardless of how a child’s intelligence is affected, it is important to start early with rehabilitation training and treatment to promote brain growth and development and restore function.