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9 February 2018

Why is he special? The importance of educational diet in children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy: a case study

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School of Psychology. University of Minho. Campus of Gualtar. C.P.: 4710-057. Braga (Portugal)
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2Association of Cerebral Palsy of Braga (Portugal)
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Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto (Portugal)
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Abstract

This study describes the functionality, cognitive, and neuropsychological performance of a child with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy, and the role of the “educational diet” in his performance. Executive dysfunction is expected in Hemiplegic children, and even those with normal cognitive functioning are predisposed to show specific learning difficulties. This particular case displays a profile disparate from what is expected. Results confirmed the high functionality of the child, FA, in all domains. Moreover, a parent interview verified that the educational diet followed may be an important aspect that is contributing to the child’s divergent results.

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