Health

This section contains information for the health professionals - paediatricians and therapists - who work with children and young people with hemiplegia.

• Diagnosis
  Guidelines and recommendations for giving a diagnosis of hemiplegia or cerebral palsy.
• Medical management
  Medical treatment for the effects of cerebral palsy, and the importance of other aspects of medical management.
• The therapists' role
  Physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy.
• Surgical intervention
  Goals of surgery, factors to consider and recommendations.