Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-333) and index.
Summary
Offers practical information to help parents meet the daily physical and emotional needs of their disabled child.
Contents
Pt. I. Getting the Diagnosis. Ch. 1. Your Child Has a Disability. Ch. 2. Finding a Doctor: Pediatric Care -- Pt. II. Why My Child? Ch. 3. Why My Child? Causes of Disabling Conditions. Ch. 4. What About Our Next Child? Genetic Counseling -- Pt. III. Developmental Disabilities. Ch. 5. The Development of a Young Child. Ch. 6. Mental Retardation. Ch. 7. Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21 and Other Chromosomal Abnormalities). Ch. 8. Seizure Disorders. Ch. 9. Cerebral Palsy. Ch. 10. Hearing Impairment / Dan F. Konkle. Ch. 11. Communication Disorders / Ken M. Bleile. Ch. 12. Autism. Ch. 13. Vision and Its Disorders / Mark L. Batshaw and David B. Schaffer. Ch. 14. Neuromuscular Disorders: Spina Bifida and Muscular Dystrophy / Edward B. Charney and Mark L. Batshaw -- Pt. IV. Approaches to Treatment. Ch. 15. Love and Discipline: Managing Behavior / John M. Parrish. Ch. 16. Nutrition and Dental Care. Ch. 17. Physical Therapy / Shirley A. Scull. Ch. 18. Occupational Therapy / Lisa Kurtz. Ch. 19. Commonly Used Medicines -- Pt. V. Growing Up With a Disability. Ch. 20. Educational Programs for Your Child / M. E. B. Lewis and Robin Gallico. Ch. 21. What the Future Holds / Adadot Hayes.
