| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
xii, 481 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Foreword / Tom Ritter -- Introduction / Elaine Geralis -- What Is Cerebral Palsy? / Elliot S. Gersh -- Adjusting to Your Child's Disability / Rita Burke -- Medical Concerns and Treatment / Elliot S. Gersh -- Daily Care / Sharon Anderson -- Family Life and Self-Esteem / Nancy S. Cowan -- Your Child's Development / Jerrie Schmalzer Blacklin -- Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy / Lynne C. Foltz, Georgia DeGangi, Diane Lewis -- Early Intervention and Special Education / Marian H. Jarrett -- Legal Rights and Hurdles / James E. Kaplan, Ralph J. Moore, Jr. -- Some Lessons Learned about Advocacy / Fran Smith. |
| Summary |
Up-to-date information on diagnosis, assessment, medical treatments, therapies, early intervention, special education, adjustment, daily care, family life, development, legal rights, and advocacy. New to this edition is the latest on 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 changes to special education laws. |
| Subject |
Cerebral palsied children.
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Cerebral palsy -- Popular works.
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Cerebral palsied children. (OCoLC)fst00851315
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Cerebral palsy. (OCoLC)fst00851326
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Cerebral Palsy -- popular works.
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| Genre/Form |
Popular works. (OCoLC)fst01423846
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| Added Author |
Geralis, Elaine.
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| ISBN |
0933149824 (pbk.) |
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9780933149823 (pbk.) |
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