The hemiplegia handbook [[electronic resource] ] : for parents and professionals / / by Liz Barnes and Charlie Fairhurst

• Autore: Barnes Liz
• Pubblicazione: London, : Mac Keith Press, 2011
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (176 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.842
• Soggetto topico: Hemiplegia; Hemiplegics - Care
• Altri autori: FairhurstCharlie
• Note generali: "A practical guide from Mac Keith Press in association with HemiHelp"--Cover.; Includes index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; About the authors; Foreword; Chapter 1, Introduction , Liz Barnes; Chapter 2, Understanding the brain and movement, Charlie Fairhurst; The development of the nervous system; The developed nervous system; Movement - when it works; Movement - when it doesn't work; More than just a movement problem; Chapter 3, Causes of hemiplegia/hemiparesis, Charlie Fairhurst; Some terms and definitions; Congenital causes of hemiplegia; Chapter 4, Possible clinical problems:their signs and symptoms, Charlie Fairhurst; Congenital hemiplegia ; Other clinical problems associated with congenital hemiplegiaAcquired hemiplegia - how it may present; Other clinical problems associated with acquired hemiplegia; Chapter 5, After diagnosis - what next? Liz Barnes; Treatment; Other sources of help in the early years; The legal framework - rights and equality; Local and national support groups; National organizations; Where to find out about benefits and other types of support; Advice, information and campaigning for carers; Chapter 6, Assessment andclinical management, Charlie Fairhurst; The clinical patient pathway ; Team-working in health servicesA 'who's who' of the child development centre; Assessments; Investigations; Interventions (treatments); Language assessments and interventions; Intervention in emotional and behavioural disorders; Problems as an adolescent and adult; Chapter 7, Family life, Liz Barnes; Early years; Five to eleven; Eleven to sixteen; Sisters and brothers; Family and friends; Talking to your child about hemiplegia; Useful resources; Chapter 8, Education, Liz Barnes; What additional support needs might a child with hemiplegia have?; Early years; Additional support ; Transition: Early Years to PrimaryPrimary years; Transition: primary to secondary; Secondary years; Transition to post-16 education; Higher education; Distance learning; Useful names and addresses; Chapter 9, Adult life, Liz Barnes; Work; Volunteering; Self-employment; Benefits and financial help; Driving; Health and well-being; Friendships and relationships; Parenthood; Living with hemiplegia; More useful addresses; Chapter 10, The emotional impact ofhaving a child with a disability, Claire Edwards; Becoming a parent; What do we feel about disability?; Being part of a community ; 'Getting with the system'Men and women; Joy and celebration; Living with the life you have - acknowledging, adapting and adjusting; Glossary ofmedical terms; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: This highly accessible guide describes how and why hemiplegia occurs, outlining the different approaches to therapy. It sets out guidance on how to support the child or young adult with hemiplegia. It is practically orientated, answering the questions posed by families, carers and the interdisciplinary team involved with the children.
• Titolo autorizzato: The hemiplegia handbook
• ISBN: 1-908316-40-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910779155703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: 1st