NDT Effectiveness Study

Determining the Efficacy of the Neurodevelopmental Treatment Contemporary Practice Model for the Treatment of Children With Cerebral Palsy or Other Neuromuscular Conditions to Improve Functional Outcomes.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a functional change in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and other neuromuscular disorders participating in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) intervention using the contemporary practice model (CPM).

Inclusion Criteria:

• The children will be aged 2 to 15 years with a diagnosis of CP, hypotonia, global developmental delay and/ or neuromuscular disorders not otherwise specified.
• Children must also be willing to receive physical guidance for movement and clearly attempt to respond to simple instructions on request.
• Children and their families are available and willing to attend the practicum portion of the course for both blocks.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Parent/Guardian unable to complete the 4 required interview sessions.
• Unable to commit to attending 75% of practicum sessions.