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Resources in this section are links to external websites with the exception of the Abbreviations and Definitions resource page.

Manual Ability Classification System (MACS)

Describes how children with cerebral palsy aged 4-18 years use their hands to handle everyday objects.

Mini-Manual Ability Classification System (Mini-MACS)

Describes how children with cerebral palsy aged 1-4 years use their hands to handle everyday objects.

Gross Motor Function Classification System Expanded and Revised (GMFCS E&R)

Describes the gross motor function of children and youth with cerebral palsy with an emphasis on sitting, walking and wheeled mobility.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Developmental Milestones

To learn more about developmental milestones for children ages 0-5 years including social/emotional, language/communication, cognitive and motor development go to the link.

Gillette Children’s Cerebral Palsy Road Map

The Cerebral Palsy Road Map is a document that helps families understand what having cerebral palsy means for their child. It provides an overview of anticipated milestones based on GMFCS levels and potential assessments and interventions for each stage of development.

CP Foundation Fact Sheet Library

This website provides information about types of cerebral palsy (CP), risk factors, treatment, communication issues, assistive devices and many more valuable topics for individuals with CP

Abbreviations and Definitions

This document provides an explanation of abbreviations and definitions that are used on the GO MOVE website.