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For cerebral palsy (CP), early detection and early intervention are crucial. Timely detection of CP, along with early therapy, enable children to enhance their functional potential.

EDIT-CP refers to Early Detection and Intervention Toolkit for children with CP. EDIT-CP is designed to support clinicians to detect CP early, and quickly connect children to evidence-informed early interventions. In addition, EDIT-CP offers user-friendly information for patients and families to increase their awareness about existing approaches and facilitate their assessment and rehabilitation journeys.

Early detection

For community-based physicians and families

To facilitate early detection and expedite referral for early diagnosis of CP, we have developed tools that will assist primary care physicians (family physicians, community-based pediatricians) and caregivers in the early identification of attributes suggestive of CP.

Referral recommendations are also provided.

For Neonatal follow-up programs

To support Neonatal Follow Up programs in early detection of CP, a video (coming soon) demonstrates administration and scoring of the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Exam (HINE), a simple and scorable standardized neurological examination that can be used to help identify infants between 2 and 24 months of age who are at high risk for all types of CP. The HINE scoring sheet is available for use.

Early Intervention

All interventions for young children with CP

To facilitate and optimize early intervention, we have developed online learning modules that includes information on evidence-based CP early interventions for rehabilitation specialists and families.

Baby Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy

To build capacity for Baby Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (Baby-CIMT) early intervention, a training webinar is available that demonstrates how to effectively implement and execute a Baby-CIMT program. Videos to illustrate examples of Baby CIMT components are coming soon. Infographics for parents and occupational therapists are also available.