Cerebral palsy functional classification systems (PDF, 171KB) [2]
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You can read about each CP classification in more detail below. Although written for health professionals, some families find these helpful.
For more information on this classification system, see GMFCS – E & R: Gross Motor Function Classification System. Expanded and revised (PDF, 45KB) [3] and GMFCS E & R between 6th and 12th birthday: Descriptors and illustrations (PDF, 230KB) [4].
For more information on this classification system, see Manual Ability Classification System for Children with Cerebral Palsy: 4-18 years (PDF, 53KB) [5].
For more information on this classification system, see Communication Function Classification System (CFCS) (PDF, 1.02MB) [6].
For more information on this classification system, see Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System - Algorithm (PDF, 231KB) [7].
This page last reviewed 29 June 2021.
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[1] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/sites/kidshealth/files/pdfs/CP%20Terminology_1_Final_Jun21.pdf
[2] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/sites/kidshealth/files/pdfs/CP%20Terminology_2_Final_Jun21.pdf
[3] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/sites/kidshealth/files/pdfs/GMFCS-ER.pdf
[4] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/sites/kidshealth/files/pdfs/GMFCS_English_Illustrations.pdf
[5] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/sites/kidshealth/files/pdfs/MACS_English.pdf
[6] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/sites/kidshealth/files/pdfs/CFCS_universal_2012_06_06.pdf
[7] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/sites/kidshealth/files/pdfs/edacs-algorithm-clinical.pdf
[8] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/contact?from=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kidshealth.org.nz%2Fprint%2F2571%3Flanguage%3Dton