%0 Journal Article
%T Goal Oriented Activity Towards Life Skill Training: Preliminary Indications of a Task-intensive Approach to Manage Cerebral Palsy
%A Kavitha Raja
%A Saumen Gupta
%J Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development
%D 2013
%I VU e-Publishing
%R 10.5463/dcid.v23i4.161
%X Purpose: To devise a viable programme of intervention for older people with Cerebral Palsy (CP). Methods: Using focus group interviews, a ¡®top down¡¯ model of intervention was devised among older children and adolescents with CP. Ten participants volunteered and a custom tailored approach was employed, in keeping with the participants¡¯ goals. Results: The outcomes are described qualitatively. Conclusions: There are preliminary indications that the programme is versatile and feasible. Further trials must be conducted before conclusive comments can be made.
%K Motor learning
%K adolescents with cerebral palsy
%U http://dcidj.org/article/view/161