Posted on August 31st 2010
Authors: Polovina S, Polovina TS, Polovina A, Polovina-ProlosciÄ T
Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the major forms of developmental disorders. There are different approaches and controversies in rehabilitation treatment. The Neuronal Group Selection theory could provide theoretical explanation for StojceviÄ Polovina rehabilitation method. The aim of the study was to evaluate long-term impact of intensive and continuously performed rehabilitation on the motor autonomy level children with CR Motor autonomy levels, defined according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) and Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM), were analyzed in 24 children with CP at the beginning of the study and at the last visit. During rehabilitation, GMFM scores increased above the expected value o...
Posted on August 31st 2010
Authors: Dahlgren Sandberg A, Smith M, Larsson M
The over-representation of reading and spelling difficulties in children with complex communication needs has been well documented. However, most of the studies reported have indicated that at least some children using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) can achieve and demonstrate effective literacy skills, highlighting the heterogeneity of this group. This paper presents findings from a cross-linguistic study of 14 Swedish and 14 Irish children with cerebral palsy who use AAC, outlining their performance on a range of phonological awareness, reading, and spelling tasks developed for the purposes of the study. All participants were referred to the study as functioning in the average range of intellectual ability. Of the 28 ...
Posted on August 31st 2010
Conclusions. Pressure monitoring can be used to assess qualitatively and quantitatively sitting posture of children with CP.
PMID: 20807183 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology.)
Posted on August 31st 2010
Abstract (Source: Child: Care, Health and Development)
Posted on August 31st 2010
We thank Wernig and colleague for their comments and for generating important discussion around this topic. While treadmill training has been investigated in adult patient populations for some time, we have only recently begun to see rigorous investigation of the benefits of this intervention for children with cerebral palsy. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
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