Understanding cerebral palsy : a guide for parents and professionals

By: Stanton, Marion.

Publisher: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2012Description: 224 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9781849050609.Subject(s): CEREBRAL PALSY

| TREATMENT

| MANAGEMENT

| NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION

| DAILY LIFE

| ALTERNATIVE THERAPY

| SOCIAL ISSUES

| EDUCATION

Contents:

An introduction to cerebral palsy Should therapy and treatment be your first priority? The early stages Management of cerebral palsy Special considerations Alternatives to verbal communication Day to day life Complementary therapy Informal support, social factors, and disadvantage Education After school, what next? Useful addresses and contacts References About the author Index

Summary: "An invaluable starting point for anyone encountering cerebral palsy for the first time, this book provides essential background information on causes, types and symptoms, as well as vital advice about the treatments, therapies and sources of support available. Practical tips on everyday considerations such as communication, diet and education will help parents achieve the best quality of life for their child. A final chapter explores options after compulsory education and how best to support a young person making the transition to independent adulthood." - BOOK JACKET

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"An invaluable starting point for anyone encountering cerebral palsy for the first time, this book provides essential background information on causes, types and symptoms, as well as vital advice about the treatments, therapies and sources of support available. Practical tips on everyday considerations such as communication, diet and education will help parents achieve the best quality of life for their child. A final chapter explores options after compulsory education and how best to support a young person making the transition to independent adulthood." - BOOK JACKET

An introduction to cerebral palsy
Should therapy and treatment be your first priority?
The early stages
Management of cerebral palsy
Special considerations
Alternatives to verbal communication
Day to day life
Complementary therapy
Informal support, social factors, and disadvantage
Education
After school, what next?
Useful addresses and contacts
References
About the author
Index

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