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Demographics

Please fill these important facts about the person with CP. We use these data to determine which surveys are appropriate for you.
The name as it appears on the birth certificate of the person with CP. It will not be displayed. We use it to create a unique ID but we do not store the name. It is not required but is recommended to support future research. Want to learn more?
E.g. "Will" or "Susan"
Date of birth for the person with CP
Gender of the person with CP
Race of the person with CP (check all that apply)
Is the person with CP Hispanic or Latino?
Which one of these institutions, if any, is the primary place that you or your loved one is treated for cerebral palsy related medical needs? Why do we ask this?
Do you want to sign up for MENTOR?
MENTOR (Mindfulness, Exercise, and Nutrition to Optimize Resilience) is a free eight week virtual course for adults with CP. Read more here. We will send you an email with more information and a form to sign-up.

Cerebral Palsy Characteristics

These three characteristics are essential to determining which studies/surveys you will be offered.
Please select which ever option best describes the limbs affected by CP.
What is the movement disorder/tone diagnosis for the person with CP? Check all that apply. (For a brief description of the different types, visit the CDC site.)

Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) - Children Aged 2 to less than 4 Years

Please read the following and select the option that best describes your child’s movement abilities. Why are these questions important?

My Child ...

© Amy Dietrich, Kristen Abercrombie, Jamie Fanning, and Doreen Bartlett, 2007

Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) - Children Aged 4 to less than 6 Years

Please read the following and select the option that best describes your child’s movement abilities. Why are these questions important?

My Child ...

© Claire Kerr and Brona McDowell, 2007

Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) - Children Aged 6 to less than 12 Years

Please read the following and select the option that best describes your child’s movement abilities. Why are these questions important?

My Child ...

GMFCS informational graphic with images of different levels.

© Chris Morris, 2007

Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) - Young People Aged 12 to 18 Years

Please read the following and select the option that best describes your child’s movement abilities. Why are these questions important?

My Child ...

GMFCS informational graphic with images for each level.

© Doreen Bartlett and Jan Willem Gorter, 2011

Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) - Young People Aged 12 to 18 Years

Please read the following and select the option that best describes your movement abilities. Why are these questions important?

I ...

GMFCS informational graphic with images for each level.

© Doreen Bartlett and Jan Willem Gorter, 2011

Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) - Adults

Based on the descriptions on the right, select the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) that most closely aligns with the motor abilities of the person with CP.

GMFCS adult with cerebral palsy informational graphic.

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