Introduction: Cerebral palsy is understood as a series of long-lasting disorders in the development of a child's movement and posture, due to the progressive breakdown of the developing brain of the baby or fetus, before the time of birth, during labor or in the early postnatal period. 30% of children with cerebral palsy are not able to achieve independent seating. Occupational therapists for children with cerebral palsy haverelied on assistive chairs, which are defined as modified seating devices that help improve sitting position, posture and postural control in persons with mobility disorders. Purpose: In this diploma work we wanted to investigate the normal development of seating, the development of seating in children with cerebral palsy, the importance of proper sitting positions, and the role of the occupational therapist in adapting ergonomic stools for children with cerebral palsy through a systematic review of literature. Methods: A descriptive research method was used to conduct a comprehensive review of professional, scientific, domestic and foreign literature. The articles were found in online databases; the DiKUL portal, in Google Scholar, PubMed and the COBISS reciprocal bibliographic database. Results: In clinical practice, postural control is essential for motor skills. Occupational therapists test and assess children's needs and abilities and, based on this assessment, recommend that children with cerebral palsy use custom chairs and seats to improve and enhance this activity. Sitting aids operate at a full body level and help those with impaired performance. A properly adjusted chair has the effect of improving respiratory capacity and muscle tone, reducing the risk of damage and deformity. Proper seating improves stability, comfort, safety and fine motor skills. Discussion and conclusion: In most of the research we have found in the available literature, the emphasis is on correct positioning and thus obtaining the appropriate sequence of motions that allowing for independent movement. Proper positioning requires a properly adjusted chair that has a major impact on the individual's quality of life. Unfortunately, there is a limited amount of research with a high degree of quality and efficiency in personalized seating, which may require more studies with a higher level of evidence in the future.
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