title: Improving care for children with cerebral palsy.
abstract: A report about the health care of people with learning disability published by a UK charity concluded that this group was discriminated against and that healthcare professionals had a poor understanding of their needs. A case report of a young person with cerebral palsy is used here to demonstrate good practice in the care of children with learning disabilities. The careful development over time of individualised solutions makes a difference to the quality of life for children and families. Improved understanding through education as well as collaborative working and family participation will help ensure that children and young people receive the range of services they require.
authors.affiliation: Birmingham City University.
authors.forename: Colin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Newey
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003143:Communication Devices for People with Disabilities; D004519:Education, Special; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities