The study aimed to know the perception of the family on the disease and physiotherapeutic care of individuals with Cerebral Palsy. Data was collected through semi-structured interview with 24 caretakers of children with Cerebral Palsy who are assisted at the APAE of Guarapuava -PR. The results showed that half of the children were quadriplegic and aphasic and that most of them presented dependence of care on their daily life activities. The mothers / caretakers revealed do not know the base pathology, as well as the physiotherapeutic treatment that is accomplished for their children in the institution. It is concluded that there is a need of strategies to promote more interaction between family and health professionals, making possible the caretaker to better participate on the treatment, and consequently, to learn and put into practice beneficial activities for the child.
Cerebral palsy; Care; Physical therapy modalities; Family
