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This section of the BookShop includes books on the nature and presentation of cerebral palsy, parental guides, communication and speech therapy, care-giving, and teaching.
by James Grimm by Elaine Geralis "Children with Cerebral Palsy" is the first book that families of children with cerebral palsy should read. The second edition offers a complete spectrum of information and advice about cerebral palsy and its effect on development and education during a child's first six years. Parents' statements at the end of each chapter provide the reader with insight and perspective on how other families cope. by Marie A. Kennedy by Freeman Miller and Steven J. Bachrach Written by a team of experts associated with the Cerebral Palsy Program at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, this authoritative resource provides parents and families with vital information that can help them cope with uncertainty. Thoroughly updated and revised to incorporate the latest medical advances, the second edition is a comprehensive guide to cerebral palsy. The book is organized into three parts. In the first, the authors describe specific patterns of involvement (hemiplegia, diplegia, quadriplegia), explain the medical and psychosocial implications of these conditions, and tell parents how to be effective advocates for their child. In the second part, the authors provide a wealth of practical advice about caregiving from nutrition to mobility. Part three features an extensive alphabetically arranged encyclopedia that defines and describes medical terms and diagnoses, medical and surgical procedures, and orthopedic and other assistive devices. Also included are lists of resources and recommended reading. Praise for the first edition of Cerebral Palsy: "Addresses the many complexities and uncertainties related to thisdiagnosis. At the same time, it provides the information parents, grandparents, caregivers, and health professionals need -- everything from medical, educational, and psychosocial implications to wheelchair maintenance and dental care." -- Exceptional Parent by Mary Elizabeth Anderson and Tom Dineen Even though Chad has cerebral palsy, he can still attend school and do many of the same things as his classmates. Written from Chad's perspective, this book answers many of the questions his classmates have but may be too scared or uncomfortable to ask. Children, teachers, school nurses, parents, and caregivers will learn about what cerebral palsy is, the different kinds of cerebral palsy, and special equipment that is available to help kids with cerebral palsy. This book also includes an experiment that allows children without cerebral palsy to experience what the condition may feel like. by Archie Hinchcliffe This book is a practical guide to the effective treatment of cerebral palsy in children. It provides a set of principles by which to observe and analyze individual patients' problems and then plan treatment. With the help of this book, non-specialists working with children with cerebral palsy can make decisions and choose the appropriate therapeutic activities for each child. It includes examples of how to apply these principles to real-life situations, using easy-to-follow descriptions and illustrations. New to this revised edition is a chapter on sensory integration problems with children with cerebral palsy, which looks at ways of evaluating and then dealing with these problems. The author also integrates theory with practical skills more closely. Grade 2-5-Carter offers a brief description of the disorder, followed by photographic essays about four children with different degrees of disability. Emily's stiff muscles and tendons limit her movement, but she is determined to be as normal as she can be, even learning to skate and play basketball. She attends special classes in a regular school. Nic is wheelchair-bound and able to speak only a few words. He goes to a special school and has found ways to compensate for his handicap by using his sense of humor as well as the tools provided to him such as a talking computer. Tanner has a milder form of CP; he is determined to play football and even act in a school play. Leslie has had operations for her physical disabilities but now loves to spend time riding horses. These stories are told with multiple full-color photographs showing the children at work and at play. The simple explanation of the disorder is supported by the inclusion of lists of organizations that can give additional information as well as by books and periodicals on the subject. With many children attending schools with varying degrees of cerebral palsy, this solid introduction to the disability provides just enough information for younger children or to begin a discussion. USA / Rest of World |
When a child has a health problem, parents want answers. But when a child has cerebral palsy, the answers don't come quickly. A diagnosis of this complex group of chronic conditions affecting movement and coordination is difficult to make and is typically delayed until the child is eighteen months old. Although the condition may be mild or severe, even general predictions about long-term prognosis seldom come before the child's second birthday.
(2007 Independent Publisher Award Bronze Medalist, Health/Medicine/Nutrition category) 
A new title in the Resource Guide Series, this book is a practical tool providing speech-language pathologists working in schools, clinics, or medical settings with information regarding the assessment and treatment of dysarthria in children with cerebral palsy. In addition to a cutting edge review of cerebral palsy, this resource provides assessment and treatment resources and tools that the clinician can use directly with clients. Case studies round out the book, providing users with excellent models of assessment and treatment in action with this special pediatric population.
