Accessible developmental assessments – how good are they at accurately measuring thinking skills in young children with cerebral palsy (CP)?

About the study

To answer this question, a team of researchers and clinicians are investigating how children with CP complete a cognitive and language developmental assessment (Bayley IV), which has been specifically adapted for children with motor and vision difficulties.

We need your help!

Who can participate?

Your child may be eligible to be involved in this study if they:

  • are aged 16 days to 3.5 years
  • have CP or are at risk of CP
  • have English as a home language
  • can use at least one hand to handle items

What is involved?

Your child will complete two assessments (standard and adapted versions) over 1 or 2 sessions, depending on what suits your child best. These can be done in your home or at a CPA site across NSW.

Why participate in the study?

  • You will receive a report on your child’s current cognitive and language abilities.
  • To help us develop an accessible assessment tool, which we hope will be useful for children with CP who have motor and vision difficulties.

Contact

This study has been approved by both the University of Sydney Human Research Ethics Committee 2025/HE001215 and Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute’s Governance Committee