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Social participation in adults with cerebral palsy: a systematic review of the evidence-base.

Claire CooperMark A LindenClaire Kerr
Published in: Disability and rehabilitation (2023)
Adults with CP experience limited social participation due to lack of appropriate support in childhood, issues across the lifespan including physical limitations when ageing, and factors such as societal expectations and inaccessible environments which limit opportunities for autonomy. Social participation may be improved by supporting families to provide opportunities in childhood, providing timely interventions, and by enhancing autonomy.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • cerebral palsy
  • healthcare
  • early life
  • childhood cancer