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Developing and validating the Communication Function Classification System for individuals with cerebral palsy

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology · 2011 · Vol. 53(8) · pp. 704–710

Mary Jo Cooley Hidecker✉(University of Central Arkansas)Nigel Paneth(Michigan State University)Peter Rosenbaum(McMaster University)Raymond D. Kent(University of Wisconsin–Madison)Janet Lillie(Michigan State University)J. B. Eulenberg(Michigan State University)K. Starr Chester(Michigan State University)Brenda JohnsonLauren Michalsen(Rush University)Morgan Evatt(Conway School of Landscape Design)Kara Taylor(Conway School of Landscape Design)

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Abstract

The CFCS demonstrates content validity and shows very good test-retest reliability, good professional interrater reliability, and moderate parent-professional interrater reliability. Combining the CFCS with the Gross Motor Function Classification System and the Manual Ability Classification System contributes to a functional performance view of daily life for individuals with CP, in accordance with the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.

Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Family and Disability Support Research Infant Development and Preterm CareInter-rater reliabilityGross Motor Function Classification SystemCerebral palsyPsychologyReliability (semiconductor)Test (biology)Content validityClinical psychologyDevelopmental psychologyPsychometrics

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AdolescentCerebral PalsyChildChild, PreschoolCommunicationCommunication DisordersDisability EvaluationFemaleHumansMaleMotor ActivityParent-Child RelationsPsychomotor PerformanceReproducibility of Results