What is Cerebral Palsy?
Present with poor control of muscle
Can affect eating and speaking
Can affect the eyes and vision
50% children with learning disability
Can affect hearing and listening
Irritable/meltdowns/ behaviour problems
Cerebral Palsy diagnosis process at Geniuslane
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We accept referral directly from Parents. All children have a Neurodevelopmental assessment by the Paediatrician with expertise in Neurodisability. This is a sixty minute assessment which confirms further investigation and if the child needs Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis pathway. We follow the NICE guidance and the Paediatrician will review for brain injury, genetic, Sleep difficulties, development, behaviour, Play and daily activities
03
We use all the information to confirm the diagnosis. Associated problems with vision, hearing, Epilepsy, development, learning and behaviour is evaluated.
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Parents, Carer as well as school are provided a digital platform with Cerebral Palsy assessment information.
Further investigation such as MRI brain or EEG is arranged.
This is part of the final diagnosis algorithm.
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We provide a comprehensive report with information from Step 1,2,3. If the diagnosis is confirmed the parents get instant access to our unique Cerebral Palsy understanding course which empowers them with unique strategies.
They can enrol for our Early intervention program and BEST assessment.