PEDIATRICS 205 - CEREBRAL PALSY

Course overview

*Become familiar with the classification, etiology and pathophysiology of CP *Understand how an infant or child is diagnosed with CP *Understand and differentiate single-system and multi-system impairments *Discuss the role of Occupational and Physical Therapy in the treatment CP *Become familiar with determinants of prognosis or outcome *List 5 treatment goals and interventions for the infant with CP *List 5 treatment goals and interventions for the child with CP *Understand the importance of reducing primary impairment and preventing secondary impairment in the infant/child with CP *Discuss the importance and significance of family involvement and key characteristics that must observed *List factors that must be addressed in preparation for the transition to adulthood in the adolescent with CP