What is the life expectancy for someone with cerebral palsy?

The life expectancy of an individual with cerebral palsy depends on the individual case, according to CerebralPalsy.org. Cerebral palsy is non-progressive and occurs after a brain injury, so an infant may pass away shortly after diagnosis or live an average lifespan depending on the severity of the injury.

A child with severe disability in sight, hearing, cognitive function and motor function has a 50 percent likelihood of surviving to 13 years and a 25 percent likelihood of surviving to 30 years, according to the National Institutes of Health; however, prognosis is unique to a patient's individual case and his areas and severity of disability.