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Family-Centred Functional Therapy for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Abstract

In this paper we describe the development and initial evaluation of a family-centred functional approach to therapy for young children with cerebral palsy. The family-centred functional therapy approach is based on theoretical concepts from family-centred service and a systems approach to motor development. Principles of this approach include an emphasis on functional performance, and providing therapy when movement behaviors are amenable to …

Authors

Law M; Darrah J; Pollock N; King G; Rosenbaum P; Russell D; Palisano R; Harris S; Armstrong R; Watt J

Journal

Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics, Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 83–102

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Publication Date

January 1998

DOI

10.1080/j006v18n01_06

ISSN

0194-2638

Labels

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

McMaster Research Centers and Institutes (RCI)