This study highlights caregiver knowledge and preferences to understanding the GMFCS and how that information should be relayed from clinicians.
There are many kinds of physical activities that people with cerebral palsy can participate in – for both ambulatory people as well those who use various mobility devices. Knowing just what activities are right for whom can be tough, this article helps to sort that out.
As a mother and a pediatrician, I’ve both felt the strain of pandemic parenting directly and indirectly. I’ve made decisions about my own family and sending our kids to daycare and school, and I’ve stayed up worrying about how parents are supposed to make these difficult choices with so little support.
The typical cognitive assessments that are used for children require them to be able to use their hands to point to pictures or hold puzzle pieces.
When it comes to preparing your child for Botulinum Toxin injections, the first most important thing to remember is to know your child.
For a child with CP learning to move, the really important things to remember are that the child should always be active.