This case presents an approach to gross motor delay in a toddler. Specific learning objectives will be reviewed at the end of the podcast. This case was developed by Brandon Lieu and Dr. Matthew Prowse. Brandon is a medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Prowse is a Pediatric Physiatrist at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children’s Hospital.

Throughout the case, you can refer to the PedsCases Developmental Milestone Reference Chart.

Objectives

After completing this case, learners should be able to:

1. Know the gross motor developmental milestones
2. Create a differential for gross motor delays
3. Consider associated impairments with cerebral palsy (CP)
4. Know common physical exam findings for patients with CP
5. Understanding that CP is a clinical diagnosis
6. Classify CP using an anatomical classification system
7. Recognizing investigations useful following diagnosis of CP