Visual Perceptual Deficits in Different Types of Cerebral Palsy

Abstract Introduction: Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have been found to present visual perceptual impairments (VPI). Research indicates differences in VPI various subtypes of CP. However, deficits children CP has not investigated terms occupational therapy assessment and treatment a South African context. The purpose this study was determine the specific learners ages 4-18 years attending school for special needs Johannesburg, Africa. Method: Test Visual Perceptual Skills 3 rd ed. (TVPS-3) used assess 80 their subtest scores composite were compared according subtype as well other demographic variables including age, gender GMFCS level. Results: All VPI, right spastic unilateral (hemiplegic) group having fewest number ataxic greatest impairments. A significant difference discrimination figure ground based on while Composite Basic Processes TVPS-3 differed significantly both gender. No age levels. Conclusion: high percentage participants between but Key words: Cerebral Palsy, Perception, TVPS-3, Impairment, Occupational Therapy