Table 1.
Characteristics of the children in the study (N = 427)
| Characteristic | N = 427 | Valid % |
|---|---|---|
| Child’s sex |
|
|
| Male |
229 |
53.6 |
| Female |
198 |
46.4 |
| Child’s age |
|
|
| 6 - 8 years |
125 |
29.3 |
| 9 - 11 years |
176 |
41.2 |
| 12 - 14 years |
126 |
29.5 |
| Child’s primary health problem |
|
|
| Central nervous system |
340 |
79.6 |
| Musculoskeletal system |
87 |
20.4 |
| Child’s primary diagnostic category |
|
|
| Cerebral palsy or related (CNS) |
217 |
50.8 |
| Spina bifida, spinal cord |
52 |
12.2 |
| Acquired brain injury |
25 |
5.9 |
| Developmental delay |
12 |
2.8 |
| CNS minor motor |
19 |
4.4 |
| CNS - other |
15 |
3.5 |
| Neuromuscular |
20 |
4.7 |
| Skeletal |
54 |
12.7 |
| Musculoskeletal – other |
13 |
3.1 |
| Missing | 2 | 0.5 |