This presentation will attempt to give the history of the Developmental Neurology Service at
the Istituto Neurologico, Milano, where children affected by cerebral palsy, spina bifida and …

INTRODUCTION is aimed not only at improving his physical condition but maximizing
potential for achieving independence in all areas offunction–movement and mobility, fine …

1. Identify the parameters of the diagnosis of cerebral palsy including motor, family, and
psychosocial components. 2. Analyze the multifaceted aspects of the clinical problem and …

Cerebral Palsy encompasses a heterogeneous group of non-progressive motor disorders
caused by injury to the developing brain. Management is best done in a multidisciplinary set …

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a developmental movement and posture disorder caused by a
nonprogressive lesion. In children, CP manifests variably. Gross motor function classification …

The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate functional training for children with cerebral palsy
(CP). The outcomes examined were goal-achievement, gross motor function, performance of …

Organization and improvement of medical-rehabilitation, psychological and pedagogical
assistance to children with cerebral palsy in the information consulting service of the …

The child with cerebral palsy becomes the adult with cerebral palsy. In Japan early
detections and treatments of CP have enthusiastically brought into practice over the last …

The cover of this volume shows many children with higher gross motor function classification
system (GMFCS) levels participating in different activities like painting, picking fruit, playing …

As a result of a 4-year experience with a preschool nursery program for children with
cerebral palsy, the following conclusions have been reached. The program should include …