Understanding Cerebral Palsy : a Guide for Parents and Professionals.

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 consideratio...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stanton, Marion
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.
Series:JKP essentials.
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Table of Contents:
  • 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; Index; Blank Page.