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My 18 year old daughter has cerebral palsy and has temper tantrums. is there a link between the two?

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Yes: Emotional dyscontrol is very common in cases of damage to frontal lobes or other portions of the emotional circuitry known as the limbic system. These areas of the brain can be damaged in cerebral palsy. Medication and counseling may be helpful.

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Answered 5/3/2016

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