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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
The International Classification of Functioning, Children and Youth (ICF-CY) version is derived from the original ICF framework (2001), used to classify health and health-related domains. Just as in the ICF model, the ICF-CY uses language and terminology in recording problems involving '''structures''' of the body, '''activity limitations''' and '''participation''' restrictions. It further incorporates the '''environmental''' factors important for children and youth. It makes use of standardised language to allow for communication between different disciplines, sciences and indeed across the globe.
The need for an adjunct to the main ICF becomes apparent when considering aspects such as:
* The health manifestations of children and youth differ in nature, intensity and impact when compared to adults.
* Development in these populations is strongly influenced by environmental factors.
It is a classification system that can be used by clinicians, educators, policymakers, family members and researchers, as well as consumers. In fact, this model was created for use by anyone involved in the health, education and well-being of children and youth.
The design of the ICF-CY is specifically made so that children's and adolescents'  growth and health is promoted across a spectrum of situations and environments.
The intention of the ICF-CY is to:
# Document characteristics of health and functioning in children and youth.
# Provide a conceptual framework, common language and terminology for recording problems manifested across the spectrum, including infancy, childhood and adolescence.
Belonging to the World Health Organisation's Family of International Classification (WHO-FIC), the ICY-CY provides a framework for coding information relating to a wide range of health issues.


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

The International Classification of Functioning, Children and Youth (ICF-CY) version is derived from the original ICF framework (2001), used to classify health and health-related domains. Just as in the ICF model, the ICF-CY uses language and terminology in recording problems involving structures of the body, activity limitations and participation restrictions. It further incorporates the environmental factors important for children and youth. It makes use of standardised language to allow for communication between different disciplines, sciences and indeed across the globe.

The need for an adjunct to the main ICF becomes apparent when considering aspects such as:

  • The health manifestations of children and youth differ in nature, intensity and impact when compared to adults.
  • Development in these populations is strongly influenced by environmental factors.


It is a classification system that can be used by clinicians, educators, policymakers, family members and researchers, as well as consumers. In fact, this model was created for use by anyone involved in the health, education and well-being of children and youth.

The design of the ICF-CY is specifically made so that children's and adolescents' growth and health is promoted across a spectrum of situations and environments.

The intention of the ICF-CY is to:

  1. Document characteristics of health and functioning in children and youth.
  2. Provide a conceptual framework, common language and terminology for recording problems manifested across the spectrum, including infancy, childhood and adolescence.

Belonging to the World Health Organisation's Family of International Classification (WHO-FIC), the ICY-CY provides a framework for coding information relating to a wide range of health issues.

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