March 3, 2026Early Human Development0 citationsOpen Access

Value of caregivers report at six months of age in predicting cerebral palsy - A prospective cohort study

MSMarianne Strøm AWAllen J. Wilcox MTMette Tollånes

Key Points

Caregiver reports significantly enhance diagnostic prediction for cerebral palsy at six months.
Early handedness is a notable indicator as recognized by caregivers of term-born singletons.
The analysis highlights the joint predictive value of caregiver concerns about multiple characteristics.
Results imply that integrating caregiver observations can lead to timely identification and potential early interventions.

Abstract

Caregivers of term-born singletons with CP recognize signs of CP at six months, particularly early handedness. Concerns about most characteristics had limited diagnostic prediction alone but jointly add value to early CP identification.

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