Cerebral Palsy Glossary

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Rage of motion (ROM) 
The degree of motion present at a joint.

Reasonable accommodation 
Efforts made to remove obstacles that prevent handicapped accessibility but don’t result in an unreasonable financial burden, such providing a ramp to the entrance of a building.

Receptive language 
The ability to understand what is written or being said

Reflex 
An involuntary movement in response to stimulation such as touch, pressure or joint movement

Reinforcement 
Providing a pleasant consequence (such as getting to do favorite activity or eat favorite food) or removing an unpleasant consequence (such as a chore or a punishment that was in place) after a behavior in order to increase or maintain that behavior

Respite care 
Respite care is when you can take a break from caring, and the person you care for is looked after by someone else. It can be covered by family members or an organisation so you can take a short break, a holiday or a rest. The person you care for will get respite care or temporary care in the community or in an institution. The availability of respite care depends on where you are located in the country –the respite care can be organised by your local Health Service Executive (HSE) area or by local or national voluntary organisations.

Rigidity 
Extremely high muscle tone in any position with very limited movements.

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