Practice Parameter: Diagnostic Assessment of the Child with Cerebral Palsy: Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the Practice Committee of the Child Neurology Society
Neurology
Ashwal, S., Russman, B. S., et al. (2004).
Neurology, 62(6), 851-863.
This guideline provides recommendations for the assessment of children with cerebral palsy (CP). The primary audience for this guideline is neurologists.
American Academy of Neurology; Child Neurology Society
<div>"Nutrition, growth, and other aspects of swallowing dysfunction should be monitored. Further specific evaluations are warranted if screening suggests areas of impairment" (p. 860).</div>
<div>"Because of the high incidence of associated conditions, children with [cerebral palsy] CP should be screened for [intellectual disability] ..., [hearing loss], and speech and language disorders" (Level A Recommendation; p. 860).</div>
