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Hi, my name is Headon75!
Headon75
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I was diagnosed at 13 with cerebral palsy is there anybody else who was diagnosed late
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Hello
My Name is Connie00
I am one off the community Champion’s here at Scope. it’s really nice to meet you.
A warm Welcome to the Community.
Thank you for reaching out to us today,
I am sure that others will reach out to you as we do have a few
Members with same condition.
Perhaps you might want to peruse our site
https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/cerebral-palsy/
I hope you are having a good day
If we can be of any further help to you please let us know.
Enjoy the rest of your day
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Hi @Headon75 welcome to the community! You may find this recent discussion helpful. Let us know if you have any further questionsDisability Gamechanger - 2019
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Hi @Headon75 and a very warm welcome to the community! I think the diagnosis of CP can vary significantly and it is possible to be diagnosed with it later (especially if it is mild). I was diagnosed at the age of 7 which way be considered later in comparison to others, however adults have been known to receive the diagnosis.
I'm tagging @Richard_Scope who is our cerebral palsy specialist
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Hi @Headon75
Good to meet you. The standard age for diagnosis is from around 18 months to 3 years. However, as @Chloe_Scope
has mentioned it is dependant on the severity of the impairment, also if there is a secondary condition that presents similarly. I have spoken to people that have received a diagnosis in their late 50s.
Scope
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