Recommendations for the Rehabilitation of Children With Cerebral Palsy
European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Castelli, E., & Fazzi, E. (2016).
European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 52(5), 691-703.
This is a consensus guideline providing recommendations on the rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy.
Italian Society of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry - Italian Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Intersociety Commission (SINPIA-SIMFER)
<div>The treatment program (e.g., intervention by the speech-language pathologist) must be based on intermediate changes or short- and medium-term targets. "The treatment program demands a positive and ongoing interactive relationship between the specialist physician and the therapists, respecting their specific areas of expertise and responsibility" (p. 701).</div>
<div>The re-education plan requires a multidisciplinary approach, which may include a speech-language pathologist, for proper implementation.</div>
<div>"Treatment sessions should last a minimum of 60 minutes; 45 minutes should be allowed for a clinical check" (p. 702).</div>
