Cerebral Palsy Resources for General Practitioners
These fact sheets are designed to support General Practitioners in the care of their patients with cerebral palsy. They were developed in partnership with the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute [Australian], the Royal Children’s Hospital; the Centre for Developmental Disability and Monash Health.
Fact sheet 1: What is cerebral palsy?
Fact sheet 2: Causes of cerebral palsy
Fact sheet 3: Medical care of individuals with cerebral palsy
Fact sheet 4: Communication and cerebral palsy
Fact sheet 5: Managing complexity
Fact sheet 6: Role for multidisciplinary team members
Fact sheet 7: Pain in cerebral palsy
Fact sheet 8: Growing up and getting older with cerebral palsy
Fact sheet 9: Mental health and cerebral palsy
Fact sheet 10: Movement disorders
Fact sheet 11: Orthopaedic management of cerebral palsy
Fact sheet 12: Sleep and cerebral palsy
Fact sheet 13: Early detection and diagnosis of cerebral palsy
Fact sheet 14: The NDIS for GPs
Fact sheet 15: Referral pathways
Fact sheet 16: Tips for people with cerebral palsy and those who support them in healthcare
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My CP Guide provides access to the most credible and relevant information and resources for people with cerebral palsy, their families, their supporters, and healthcare professionals like general practitioners. It brings expert-reviewed content together in one easy-to-access place.
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Support of a healthcare team
Understanding a cerebral palsy diagnosis takes time, but a supportive healthcare team, including a GP, pediatrician, and allied health specialists, can make a big difference. Their role is to support your patient’s health and independence in areas such as:
On this platform you will find a range of information and resources on:
- Diagnosis and assessments
- Therapies and interventions
- Independence and inclusion
- Managing cerebral palsy throughout your life
- Managing health and well-being
- School, education, work and leisure
External content
The following resources are developed by external organisations and may include international guidance.
- Resource: Cerebral palsy in adults – NICE guideline
This guideline from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides evidence-based recommendations for the care and support of adults with cerebral palsy. It includes guidance on ongoing management, access to services, and transition from paediatric to adult care.
