Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the leading cause of motor disability in childhood. It affects motor coordination, limiting autonomy and independence. Occupational therapy seeks to increase children's functionality through occupational activities, improving postural control, tone, and strength, and reducing spasticity.
Objective: To analyze the use of occupational activities in gross motor coordination in children with cerebral palsy from the perspective of occupational therapists.
Methodology: A systematic review was conducted by searching Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed with specific Boolean terms on the topic. Of the 162 initial articles, 8 studies were included after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Results: The studies analyzed show that multidisciplinary rehabilitation treatments improve motor coordination and social participation in children. Early interventions are more effective, and parental involvement improves outcomes. There is little information on the performance of occupational activities by children with CP. Conclusions: The positive impact of occupational activities on gross motor coordination in children with CP is highlighted. Early intervention by a multidisciplinary team is essential to foster motor skills, self-esteem, autonomy, and independence. Despite the limitations of the literature, the need for research by specialized professionals in the field is emphasized to generate evidence and share experiences that will enable other professionals to carry out effective interventions and improve the quality of life of children and their families.