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  • Pediatric Rehabilitation
  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Pediatrics

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  • Children and youth with cerebral palsy (CP) require continuous physical and occupational therapy.
  • Rehabilitation interventions have shifted towards functional and goal-oriented approaches over the last 20 years.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss factors influencing emerging rehabilitation intervention approaches for children and youth with CP.
  • To highlight the impact of family involvement, evolving theories, and outcome measures on intervention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of factors influencing intervention approaches.
  • Analysis of research findings on family-centered services and functional improvement.

Main Results:

  • Greater family involvement in decision-making is a key factor in intervention development.
  • Shifting conceptual frameworks and improved outcome measures have influenced rehabilitation strategies.
  • Family-centered services and functional focus enhance participation for children with CP.

Conclusions:

  • Rehabilitation interventions for pediatric cerebral palsy are increasingly functional and goal-oriented.
  • Family-centered approaches focusing on functional gains are more effective in promoting participation.
  • Further research on effective rehabilitation interventions for children with CP is warranted.