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The Identification and Treatment of Gait Problems in Cerebral Palsy (Clinics in Developmental Medicine?? ?)
James R. Gage
Michael H. Schwartz
Steven E. Koop
Tom F. Novacheck
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Teaching Motor Skills to Children With Cerebral Palsy And Similar Movement Disorders
Sieglinde Martin
Cerebral Palsy
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Teaching Motor Skills to Children With Cerebral Palsy And Similar Movement Disorders (2007 Independent Publisher Award Bronze Medalist, Health/Medicine/Nutrition category)
All children with cerebral palsy and other conditions that result in gross motor delays need help and reinforcement to learn basic motor skills, usually with assistance from a physical therapist. Because the degree of developmental delay varies greatly from child to child, a thorough motor evaluation is an important step before establishing a specific therapy plan.
This new guide, written by an experienced physical therapist, provides parents with a complete understanding of how the physical characteristics of cerebral palsy and similar conditions--muscle tightness and weakness, increased or decreased flexibility, abnormal reflexes, impaired sensory perception--affect a child's ability to sit, crawl, stand, and walk.
With that foundation established, the book offers dozens of practical, easy-to-follow exercises that address specific areas of motor delay and development, including: Head control; Muscle tone; Proper positioning; Involuntary movements; Stretching a...
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Teaching Motor Skills to Children With Cerebral Palsy And Similar Movement Disorders
Sieglinde Martin
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Cerebral Palsy
Freeman Miller MD
Steven J. Bachrach MD
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Physical Therapy of Cerebral Palsy
Freeman Miller
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My Perfect Son Has Cerebral Palsy
Marie A. Kennedy
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Children With Cerebral Palsy A revised and updated edition of this classic primer for parents provides a complete spectrum of information and compassionate advice about cerebral palsy and its effect on their child's development and education.
The second edition, written by the same team of medical specialists, therapists, educators, and parents, covers these important areas: Diagnosis, Medical Issues, Family Life, Legal Rights, Early Intervention, Coping, Therapies, Treatment, Development, Advocacy, Special Education, Daily Care.
New to this edition is information on the latest treatments for seizures; medications for muscle spasticity and drooling; treatments for gastroesophageal reflux; communication devices and toys; advice on dealing with insurance companies; inclusion during preschool years and important changes to special education laws, plus much, much more. Other helpful information includes a glossary, reading list, and resource guide. Comprehensive and up-to-date, this guide is one that parents will refer to time and time again during their child's first six years.
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Bonus
Children With Cerebral Palsy
Elaine Geralis
Cerebral Palsy
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Taking Cerebral Palsy to School
Mary Elizabeth Anderson
Tom Dineen
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