<![CDATA[The main problem for partners is the lack of understanding of the prevention and treatment of children with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is characterized by impaired postural tone in the form of spasticity, impaired coordination, poor postural control, impaired balance of sitting, standing, walking disturbances that cause sufferers to experience impaired daily functional activities. This occurs because of non-progressive lesions on the brain in its developmental period. The implementation of this community service is a participatory approach method by actively involving in every stage and activity through the provision of health education in the form of education and simulations regarding the prevention and treatment of children with cerebral palsy. This activity was held in June 2022 in Berua Village, Makassar City, South Sulawesi, Indonesia with a total of 33 participants consisting of the general public, health workers, Posyandu cadres, teachers and students. The results of the activity obtained that the knowledge and skills of the participants increased. The conclusion of this community service activity is that the knowledge and skills of participants increase after being given education and simulations regarding the prevention and treatment of children with cerebral palsy]]>
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