Introduction R. Goodman; 1. Antecedents G. Hagberg and B. Hagberg; 2. Neuropathology B. Harding; 3. Neuroradiology L. M. Wiklund and G. Niemann; 4. Clinical presentation and neurology P. Uvebrant; 5. Physical assessment and management D. Scrutton; 6. Gait analysis and orthopaedic management S. Ounpuu and T. Novacheck; 7. Hand function in hemiplegia G. Walsh and K. Brown; 8. Epilepsy and congenital hemiplegia J. Aicardi, H. Cross and S. Aylett; 9. Neurosurgical treatment W. Harkness and B. Neville; 10. Emotional and behavioural aspects in relationships R. Goodman and C. Yude; 11. Neuropsychology and educational management V. Muter and F. Vargha-Khadem; 12. Neurophysiology L. Carr and R. Lemon; 13. Comprehensive management of congenital hemiplegia B. Neville.