TheUNC Cerebral Palsy Clinic is an interdisciplinary clinic designed to
provide comprehensive, coordinated, family-centered care for children and
adolescents with cerebral palsy.
Primary clinic team members include: Pediatric Physiatrist
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Pediatric Physical Therapist
The clinic’s Medical Director performs a comprehensive intake evaluation of each child's condition, abilities, and special needs. During clinic, team members rotate between patient rooms to provide appropriate evaluations, education, and services to provide care that:
Overcomes fragmentation and maintains continuity of care Provides developmental evaluations and follow-up assessments Overcomes financial barriers Provides objective recommendations about spasticity/tone managment Uses proactive interventions to reduce complications Integrates well with community services Promotes optimal function and independence in daily life Enhances the lives of patients, their siblings, and their family