• Categorize basic types of cerebral palsy using key characteristics.
• Describe prenatal and pregnancy-related risk factors associated with cerebral palsy.
• Discuss diagnostic tests used to establish a diagnosis of cerebral palsy.
• List physical disabilities, developmental delays, and medical issues commonly associated with cerebral palsy in children.
• Outline currently-accepted treatment modalities for children with cerebral palsy.
• State professional recommendations regarding complementary and alternative treatments for children with cerebral palsy.
• Describe the developmental and educational systems established to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy, and identify the role of nurses in these settings.
• Discuss effective case management for children with cerebral palsy, including implications of special needs trusts.
• Discuss prognostic indicators that impact quality of life for children with cerebral palsy.
• Identify appropriate online and print resources for professionals who work with children with cerebral palsy.
• List appropriate online and print references, as well as support agencies, for parents of children with cerebral palsy.

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