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There is increasing information about specific ear- ly-onset disabilityconditions and adults' health and expectations for functional performance with aging.

This chapter will highlight those conditions commonly managed by pediatric physiatrists, or those for which we have useful information. There is actually considerable information available for cli­nicians; however, as has been noted, the quality of the study or report is often at the case series level, usually involving a convenience cohort with single­point assessments or follow-up interview contact. Table 15.2 identifies the more common health con­ditions and management strategies for the disabili­ties described in this chapter. Nonetheless, it does begin to provide a picture of the health of adults with childhood-onset conditions and the need for modifi­cations to our health monitoring and interventions for some conditions.

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Source: Alexander M.A., Matthews D.J.. Pediatric Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice. 4 th. åd. — New York: Demos Medical Publishing,2010. — 540 ð.. 2010
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