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We intended to describe how concepts from recent models of disability
have been studied for evaluation of children with cerebral palsy (CP) and their
clinical implications. METHOD: We revised studies that focused on the components
of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
in children with CP. RESULTS: Researchers have reported that children with CP
exhibit impairments in various body functions/structures, limitations in
functional activities performance and experience poorer participation outcomes
than their typical peers. Moreover, it has been showed that participation of
children with CP was affected by environmental factors. CONCLUSION: Therefore,
evaluation and rehabilitation processes should be focused on the quality of life
improvement by emphasizing what a child can and wants to execute within the
environment. Also, environmental factors should be recognized so that barriers
could be minimized and adaptations to the environment achieved. However, few
studies have verified the interrelationship between contextual factors and the
functioning and disability domains in children with CP. This would allow us to
know about approaches specifically designed for these children's needs.

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