The International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) was approved in
2001 and, since then, several studies reported the increased interest about its use in …

Advances in antenatal medicine and neonatal intensive care, including more aggressive
delivery room resuscitation, surfactant use, antenatal corticosteroid utilization, improved …

Sensori-motor development and performance of daily living skills (DLS) remain little
explored in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The objective of this study was to …

Clinicians use a range of clinical and objective measures to quantify the positive and
negative features (impairments) of the upper motor neurone syndrome. These measures …

Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay is a highly practical, easy-to-read resource for
all paediatric practitioners and students working with the developmental abilities and …

Background In light of a new therapeutic era for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), newborn
screening has been proposed as a gateway to facilitate expedient diagnosis and access to …

Summary A 10-level, parent-report walking scale encompassing a range of walking abilities
from nonambulatory to ambulatory in all community settings and terrains was developed at …

Background This study compared the effects of Nintendo Wii‐Fit® balance‐based video
games and conventional balance training in children with mild cerebral palsy (CP). Methods …

Results: WeeFIM ratings were completed at 7–8 y of age on 62 (32 cooled; 30 standard
care) of 135 surviving children who had had neurodevelopmental assessment at 18 mo …

Among the issues confronting America is long-term care for frail, older persons and others
with chronic conditions and functional limitations that limit their ability to care for themselves …