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The purpose of this study compared home-based program with a dose-matched control group for children with cerebral palsy. The study included 30 children with CP who were assigned to the home-based program or control group. Neuro-developmental treatment was conducted to all participants for 3 times a week applying 40 minutes at each time. Home-based program group of CP classification received individualized home-based interventions, 30 minutes a day, four a week for 12 weeks. Outcome measures were performed at pre-training, 6 and 12 weeks of post-training. The measure data from 30 final subjects of this study was analyzed by SPSS 20.0 for windows program and the followings are the results. First, the gross motor function measure(GMFM) and pediatric balance scale(PBS) showed significant difference in two groups as time goes and between two groups after therapeutic intervention but WeeFIM didn't show and significant difference. Second, there was significant difference of GMFM and PBS in post-training 6weeks to post-training 12weeks but pre-training to post-training 6weeks. These outcomes confirm that home-based program is a feasible and effective alternative to neuro-developmental treatment administered at clinics. Further research based on a larger sample, together with the use of different treatment dose and additional outcome measures, such as health-related quality of life and participation, are needed to validate the findings and search for an optimal treatment protocol and outcome measures.