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Barriers to and facilitators of physical activity for children with cerebral palsy in special education.

Stacey L ClearyNicholas F TaylorKaren J DoddNora Shields
Published in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2019)
Specialist schools offer custom-built environments that promote physical activity and inclusion for students with physical impairments. Therapists and teaching staff work creatively and collaboratively to incorporate an 'all-day' approach to providing physical activity opportunities. Balancing time spent on physical activity versus academic work can cause tension.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • body mass index
  • children with cerebral palsy
  • healthcare
  • sleep quality
  • palliative care
  • medical students
  • quality improvement