Infantile cerebral palsy is a permanent, non-progressive disorder of movement and posture control caused by damage to the brain in the early developmental phase - usually before, during or shortly after birth.

Typical characteristics are muscle stiffness (spasticity) or uncontrolled movements, delayed motor development and difficulties in sitting, standing or walking. Concomitant conditions such as epilepsy, visual or hearing impairments as well as speech and learning difficulties often occur.