Leisure activities of cerebral palsied children
Margalit, M.
Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences 18(3): 209-214
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0333-7308 PMID: 7333797 Document Number: 174435
Increased socialization activities for the handicapped is an important part of the concept of mainstreaming. Included in the socialization process is the ability to become independent in leisure activities. The leisure activities of 51 cerebral palsied children were studied and compared to normal controls. Results indicate that the activities of cerebral palsied children were mostly at home, and dependent on adults (parents and teachers). Their activities were limited, suitable for younger children and encouraged a passive life style. The results demonstrated a gap in the efforts to rehabilitate cerebral palsied children.