Cerebral palsy is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by a lack of control of voluntary muscles and abnormal muscle tone and movement. It usually appears in childhood and there are several types including spastic, dyskinetic/athetoid, ataxic/atonic, tremors, and mixed. Risk factors include preterm birth, being a twin, infections during pregnancy, difficult labor/delivery, and developmental brain anomalies. Signs and symptoms include abnormal posturing, difficulty feeding, tremors or seizures early on and delayed motor development later on. Treatment involves exercise, medications, braces and ambulatory devices while diets should be high calorie and fluids adequate. Caregivers are responsible for promoting nutrition,