This article is a brief introduction of othotherapy to the children with CP, including applied purpose of orthotherapy, kinds most in use, action, matters that demanded special attention in use, procedure, etc, by the clinical experiences of three years. The result shows that the orthotherapy has curative effect on the disabled children. It should be paid more attention and developed further in the field of rehabilitation.

This is a prospective study on early discovery and diagnosis to cerebral palsy(CP).Fivehundred and forty cases with high risk neonates who were born from July 1. 1993 to December 31. 1994 infour districts in Beijing were monitored for one year.Eight cases were diagnosed for CP from 38 suspiciouscases by examining specific primitive reflex. nerve reflex.muscular tension. early symptoms and CT orMRI.etc. The study indicates that it is very important for decreasing CP incidence to strengthen healthmeasures in perinatal period and to avoid premature infant birth.

Objective To investigate the intelligence level and its structure of children with cerebral palsy, and to discuss the effect of degree on them. Methods The intelligence function of 45 children with cerebral palsy was tested by means of Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Chinese Revised ~WISC-CR). The total IQ, verbal IQ, performance IQ and Bannatyne four factors were analyzed and compared among the children grouped on the basis of severity of their dysfunction. Results For children with cerebral palsy, the total IQ ~70.02?(19.50)) was lower than that of the normal children, the ratio of mental deficiency was 55.6%; their verbal IQ was higher than performance IQ ~79.80?18.88 vs 64.24?19.28),P