Intended for professionals and parents, this monograph focuses on the service needs of young children with cerebral palsy. Section I presents an overview of cerebral palsy, including etiology, incidence, and history of management. Section II describes service needs in the following areas: prevention; early identification; treatment; the interdisciplinary team; primary, secondary, and tertiary care; community support services; links with educational services; and training for health professionals. Section III discusses coordination of services in the context of decision-making and prevention planning. A short appendix lists references for further reading. (JW)