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Aim: The aim of this study was the investigation of the effect of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on the spatiotemporal parameters of gait and gross motor function of children with cerebral palsy. Methodology: The study involved 7 children with cerebral palsy, aged 6-16 years, GMFCS level I-III, who already attended rehabilitation programs. As measurement tools were used the 10- meter walking test and the GMFM test (items D, E). the measurement of gait parameters was done with an electronic timer and mobile app., Gait Analyzer V.1.0.1. The program was applied for 3 weeks,3 times/week The measurements took place 2 days before the initiation and two days after the completion of the intervention. Statistical analysis and correlation checking were performed with SPSS V 26.0 statistical package. Paired samples were tested using the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test. The significance level was set to 0.05 (p≤0.05) in all cases. Results: According to the results, statistically significant differences were observed in walking time and speed, pace, symmetry, as well as in GMFM fields D and E. The results confirm the view that auditory stimulus can be used in a structured way in rehabilitation programs, resulting in significant motor changes. Conclusions: The implementation of a rehabilitation program, based on the principles of RAS, contributes to the improvement of motor skills and performance Key words: rhythmic auditory stimulation, children, cerebral palsy, gross mobility, functionality