Cerebral palsy can result when the baby suffers a lack of oxygen during the birth process. It is a motor coordination problem that results from injury to the part of the brain that controls voluntary muscle use and coordination. The condition is often associated with seizures and some degree of mental impairment. Cerebral palsy can be different from one individual to another, depending on the area of the brain affected and the severity of the injury. Children with cerebral palsy need ongoing medical treatment, physical and occupational therapy, medical supplies, supervision, and educational support.