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Record Nr.

UNINA9910790342503321

Autore

Stanton Marion <1956->

Titolo

Understanding cerebral palsy [[electronic resource] ] : a guide for parents and professionals / / Marion Stanton ; foreword by Joe Whittaker

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Pub., 2012

ISBN

1-280-77799-0

9786613688385

0-85700-256-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (226 p.)

Collana

JKP essentials series

Disciplina

618.92836

Soggetti

Cerebral palsy

Developmental disabilities

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Understanding Cerebral Palsy: A Guide for Parents and Professionals; Acknowledgements; Foreword; 1. An Introduction to Cerebral Palsy; 2. Should Therapy and Treatment be yourFirst Priority?; 3. The Early Stages; 4. Management of Cerebral Palsy; 5. Special Considerations; 6. Alternatives to Verbal Communication; 7. Day to Day Life; 8. Complementary Therapy; 9. Informal Support, Social Factors and Disadvantage; 10. Education; 11. After School - What Next?; Useful Addressesand Contacts; References; About the Author; Blank Page; Index

Sommario/riassunto

A great starting point for parents and professionals when they first encounter cerebral palsy, this book provides essential information on causes, types, symptoms and treatments as well as practical tips on everyday considerations such as communication and diet. This positive handbook will help readers more fully understand cerebral palsy.