Abstract: ObjectiveTo investigate the children with cerebral palsy (CP) in rehabilitation, their families and need of society support. Methods150 children with CP in rehabilitation participated in this study. A questionnaire was designed to investigate their basic situation, family status, society concern and requirements for society support, which completed by their parents. Results150 questionnaires were completed efficiently. 75 children were firstly treated before 1 year old. The rehabilitation treatments were effective to 130 children. 126 children appeared some disorder in emotion and personality. Home education was the main rehabilitation way in 133 children. The educational background of 59.4% mothers were senior high school or below. The income was less than 60 thousand yuan in 76.7% families, but spent more than 40 thousand yuan per year on treatment in 54.7% families. One or both parents in 119 families were forced to stop working. 93.3% of them suffered emotion pressure and 56.7% lacked the knowledge about CP. 81% families thought that more social support should be offered in 6 aspects including government welfare, social security, medical institutions, psychotherapy, community services and legal aid. ConclusionAll society should pay more attention on the children with CP and provide a good rehabilitation environment for them.

Key words: cerebral palsy, children, rehabilitation, family, social support