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Gates, Philip E.; Otsuka, Norman Y.; Sanders, James O.; McGee-Brown, Jeanie – Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2008
Little data exists assessing the relationship between functional limitations in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and their participation in everyday activities. This prospective study evaluates the relationship between the Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument (PODCI), a functional health-related quality of life instrument for children…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Cerebral Palsy, Goal Orientation, Measures (Individuals)
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Shevell, Michael I.; Majnemer, Annette; Poulin, Chantal; Law, Mary – Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2008
Classification of the quality and topographical pattern of motor impairment is used to describe cerebral palsy (CP). As an adjunct to a study characterizing the quality of life and participation of school-age children with CP, initial and follow-up classification of CP were compared. A cohort of 93 children (58 males, 35 females) were initially…
Descriptors: Influences, Quality of Life, Cerebral Palsy, Classification
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Kerr, Claire; Parkes, Jackie; Stevenson, Mike; Cosgrove, Aidan P.; McDowell, Brona C. – Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2008
The aim of the study was to establish if a relationship exists between the energy efficiency of gait, and measures of activity limitation, participation restriction, and health status in a representative sample of children with cerebral palsy (CP). Secondary aims were to investigate potential differences between clinical subtypes and gross motor…
Descriptors: Energy Conservation, Physical Health, Cerebral Palsy, Classification
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Christiansen, Annette Sandahl; Lange, Christa – Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2008
The aim of this study was to compare the effect of the delivery of the same amount of intermittent versus continuous physiotherapy given to children with cerebral palsy (CP). This was organized either in an intermittent regime four times a week for 4 weeks alternating with a 6-week treatment pause, or a continuous once or twice a week regime, both…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Intervention, Cerebral Palsy, Classification
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Bourke-Taylor, Helen; O'Shea, Roberta; Gaebler-Spira, Deborah – Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2007
Conductive education (CE) is an educational approach for children with cerebral palsy. This paper describes the history of conductive education, and the characteristics of current programs that exist in many countries. The underlying principles and the unique techniques used in CE programs are described. These include the role of the conductor or…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Educational Methods, Motor Development, Educational Environment
Obringer, S. John; Coffey, Kenneth – Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 2007
The FDA committees and the manufacturers of the most common ADHD drugs have recently modified the prescription information to include warnings on sudden death, serious cardiovascular events, and suicidal ideation. The purpose of this article was to document the association between traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, and ADHD and to clarify the…
Descriptors: Head Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Suicide, Neurological Impairments
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Rosenbaum, Peter L.; Livingston, Michael H.; Palisano, Robert J.; Galuppi, Barbara E.; Russell, Dianne J. – Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2007
This study assessed quality of life (QOL) and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of 203 adolescents with cerebral palsy (111 males, 92 females; mean age 16y [SD 1y 9mo]). Participants were classified using the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), as Level I (n=60), Level II (n=33), Level III (n=28), Level IV (n=50), or Level V…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Developmental Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Questionnaires
Loewenstein, David – Exceptional Parent, 2007
Accepting the limitations of a child whose life was supposed to be imbued with endless possibilities requires parents to come to terms with expectations of themselves and the world around them. In this article, the author offers some helpful strategies for fostering acceptance and strengthening family relationships: (1) Remember that parenting is…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Family Relationship, Parents, Special Needs Students
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Dunst, Carl J.; Raab, Melinda; Trivette, Carol M.; Wilson, Linda L.; Hamby, Deborah W.; Parkey, Cindy; Gatens, Mary; French, Jennie – International Journal of Special Education, 2007
Findings from a study investigating the conditions under which contingency learning games were associated with optimal child and adult concomitant and social--emotional behavior benefits are reported. Participants were 41 preschool children with multiple disabilities and profound developmental delays and their parents or teachers. Results showed…
Descriptors: Socialization, Multiple Disabilities, Preschool Children, Affective Behavior
Ebsworth-Goold, Erika – Exceptional Parent, 2009
This article features Childgarden Child Development Center, located in the heart of St. Louis. It's a cheery, bright place with colorful self-portraits by pintsized Picassos hanging from every wall. More than 120 children aged six weeks to eight years old gather at Childgarden each day to learn all about themselves and the world around them. In…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy
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Pueyo, R.; Junque, C.; Vendrell, P.; Narberhaus, A.; Segarra, D. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2008
Background: Cognitive dysfunction is frequent in Cerebral Palsy (CP). CP motor impairment and associated speech deficits often hinder cognitive assessment, with the result being that not all CP studies consider cognitive dysfunction. Raven's Coloured Progressive Matrices is a simple, rapid test which can be used in persons with severe motor…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Memory, Raw Scores, Cognitive Development
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Galambos, Nancy L.; Darrah, Johanna; Magill-Evans, Joyce – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2007
This study examined subjective age (how old one feels) and associated variables in 148 emerging adults, ages 20-30 years. Seventy-six participants had a motor disability (cerebral palsy, spina bifida) and 72 had no motor disability. Participants completed questionnaires and were interviewed. There was no significant difference in subjective age…
Descriptors: Questionnaires, Cerebral Palsy, Maturity (Individuals), Disabilities
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Ballin, Liora; Balandin, Susan – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2007
Background: There is a large body of research focusing on the experiences of loneliness of older adults, yet little is known about the loneliness experiences of older adults with lifelong disability. In this paper, the authors present some findings from a larger qualitative study on the loneliness experiences of older people with cerebral palsy.…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Social Networks, Psychological Patterns, Older Adults
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Gisel, Erika – Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 2008
Feeding problems are common even in typically developing infants and children. However, they are more frequent and persistent in children with developmental disabilities. This article will provide an overview of current literature and a rationale underlying the interventions used for children with cerebral palsy (CP) who have eating impairments…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Caregivers, Developmental Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy
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White-Koning, Melanie; Grandjean, Helene; Colver, Allan; Arnaud, Catherine – Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2008
To examine parent-professional agreement in proxy-reports of child quality of life (QoL) and the factors associated with low child QoL in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and associated intellectual impairment. Professional (teacher, therapist, or residential carer) and parent reports of QoL for 204 children (127 males, 77 females, mean age 10y…
Descriptors: Stress Variables, Quality of Life, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation
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