Correlation between the topography of children with disability and the international classification of functioning

Neurological disabilities result from an injury that affects the CNS in its phase of structural and functional maturation, causing a mainly sensorimotor dysfunction, which manifests itself in the pre-, peri- or postnatal period, which is defined as a persistent disorder, with alteration in muscle tone, posture and movement. This study aimed to correlate the topography of children with disability and their motor performance according to the International Classification of Functioning. This is a cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach, carried out with 38 children with disability who were undergoing rehabilitation treatment. For the functioning evaluation, the International Classification of Functioning (ICF-CY) was used. The data was compiled in Epi Info. The children evaluated had greater difficulty in carrying out the activities of going up and down the stairs, walking, running and jumping, both in performance and capacity. Attention is called to the importance of knowing these children’s functional status, through functional classification and evaluation, so therapeutic procedures will be adequately carried out, as well as guidance to their caregivers. This enables the stimulus of their functional skills to take place, improving the quality of life of children with disabilities.