10.25374/MCRI.6736676.v1 Lynda McNamara Lynda McNamara Communicating the diagnosis of cerebral palsy or high-risk of cerebral palsy. Murdoch Childrens Research Institute 2018 cerebral palsy early diagnosis early detection clinical practice guideline communicating the diagnosis 2018-08-06 02:21:50 Journal contribution https://mcri.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Communicating_the_diagnosis_of_cerebral_palsy_or_high-risk_of_cerebral_palsy_/6736676 Informing parents and carers of the diagnosis of cerebral palsy or high-risk of cerebral palsy is a difficult process. It is imperative that it is completed in the most sensitive, compassionate and well planned way to optimise outcomes for both parents and children. This fact sheet provides information on the best evidence-based communication strategies when communicating the diagnosis of cerebral palsy or the news about high-risk of cerebral palsy.