Resources
Factsheets
Our team have put together these resources to help families navigate the world of complex disability! Please feel free to download and share.
The gross motor skills of children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) can be categorised into 5 different levels using the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS).
Download our factsheet about the GMFCS levels to learn more!
The Communication Functional Classification System (CFCS) is a tool used to classify the everyday communication of an individual with Cerebral palsy (CP).
Download our factsheet about the CFCS levels to learn more!
The Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) describes how children (between 4 and 18 years) with Cerebral Palsy (CP) use their hands to handle objects in daily activities
Download our factsheet about the MACS levels to learn more!
Webinars
Deafblindness in children with complex disability webinar
The Kinetic Kids WA team presented on the topic of ‘Deafblindness in children with complex disability’ in this webinar for Deafblind Information Australia.
Sensory disability and deafblindness may go unrecognised in children with complex disabilities. This includes children with cerebral palsy and rare disease.
Because of this, sometimes necessary adjustments are overlooked. Necessary adjustments may be interventions for:
mobility
daily living activities
access to communication
social participation
Webinar content includes:
Overview of complex disability and rare disease
‘F words’ of childhood disability
Brain anatomy of cerebral palsy and rare disease
Impact on vision and hearing
Assessment tools
Case studies
For further information about Deafblindness, please visit: deafblindinformation.org.au