This cross-sectional study looks at common co-morbidities for children with CP, including other neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD or ADHD. Overall, they found that children with CP tend to have higher odds of mental health disorders than children without CP. This is commonly due to physical activity, sleep, and pain levels. Increasing or maintaining physical activity was associated with reduced risk of depression, however, issues with pain and movement make it common for children with CP to live a sedentary lifestyle.

However, this study did not explore the social limitations that children with CP face and the way that those contribute to mental health. DP is associated with many social, emotional, and communication-based, difficulties as well, including speech problems. Not acknowledging these factors does not recognize the whole picture of the daily life for a child with CP.