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Research paper thumbnail of Ambulatory capacity in cerebral palsy: prognostic criteria and consequences for intervention

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2007

In conclusion, although the importance of encouraging the development of physical abilities remai... more In conclusion, although the importance of encouraging the development of physical abilities remains, in certain cases we cannot simply wait for years to see whether a child will eventually become an effective walker as a result of physiotherapy or orthopaedic interventions. Powered mobility should be considered as a means of providing efficient, autonomous locomotion for children with severe motor disabilities, so enabling them to become more active participants in their own lives rather than remaining spectators. Children with moderate levels of motor impairment could be encouraged to see wheelchair use as beneficial in some circumstances and not an irreversible failure.

Research paper thumbnail of Functional status of adults with cerebral palsy and implications for treatment of children

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 2001

Research paper thumbnail of Occupational therapy in Europe - 'Visible and valued

Research paper thumbnail of Postural management for children with cerebral palsy: consensus statement

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Postural management for children with cerebral palsy: consensus statement

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Postural management for children with cerebral palsy: consensus statement

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Ambulatory capacity in cerebral palsy: prognostic criteria and consequences for intervention

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2007

In conclusion, although the importance of encouraging the development of physical abilities remai... more In conclusion, although the importance of encouraging the development of physical abilities remains, in certain cases we cannot simply wait for years to see whether a child will eventually become an effective walker as a result of physiotherapy or orthopaedic interventions. Powered mobility should be considered as a means of providing efficient, autonomous locomotion for children with severe motor disabilities, so enabling them to become more active participants in their own lives rather than remaining spectators. Children with moderate levels of motor impairment could be encouraged to see wheelchair use as beneficial in some circumstances and not an irreversible failure.

Research paper thumbnail of Functional status of adults with cerebral palsy and implications for treatment of children

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 2001

Research paper thumbnail of Occupational therapy in Europe - 'Visible and valued

Research paper thumbnail of Postural management for children with cerebral palsy: consensus statement

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Postural management for children with cerebral palsy: consensus statement

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Postural management for children with cerebral palsy: consensus statement

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2006

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