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Comprehensive care of the ambulatory child with cerebral palsy (GMFCS I and II): A Canadian perspective

Canadian Paediatric SocietyPediatrics2020Official publication

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Official Canadian Paediatric Society document (2020) on “Comprehensive care of the ambulatory child with cerebral palsy (GMFCS I and II): A Canadian perspective”. In Canada, cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability, affecting approximately 2 to 3 per 1000 individuals. Paediatricians are sure to encounter and care for children with CP and their families. The role of the general paediatrician in caring for a child with CP is crucial, from diagnosis to providing a ‘medical home’; from ensuring care coordination to delivering anticipatory guidance and preventive.

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