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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Main Author: Stanton, Marion
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.
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Online Access: Full text (MFA users only)
ISBN:9780857002563
0857002562
9781280777998
1280777990
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary: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 considerations such as communication, diet and education will help parents achieve the best quality of life for their child. A final chapter explores options after compulsory education and how best to support a young person making the transition to independent adulthood. Using personal experience and case studi.
Physical Description:1 online resource (226 pages).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access:Access restricted to Kwantlen Polytechnic University students, faculty and staff.
Series:JKP essentials.
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