Pain and sleep difficulties in young children with cerebral palsy does not vary by gross motor function, parent demographics, or parent expectations for rehabilitation therapy

Young children with CP demonstrate a high prevalence of pain and sleep difficulties. While pain is associated with sleep difficulties, gross motor function and parent demographics did not show associations. This underscores the need for comprehensive monitoring and rehabilitative treatments for pain and sleep difficulties in children with CP. Understanding the impact of rehabilitation therapies on pain and sleep in children with CP may help manage expectations for rehabilitation therapy services accurately.