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Describes the causes and consequences of cerebral palsy, the most common lifelong disability in America, as well as offering coping strategies and resources for teens with cerebral palsy.
Written by a team of experts associated with the Cerebral Palsy Program at the Alfred I. duPont Institute, this book addresses the complexities and uncertainties of cerebral palsy while providing information about everything that anyone might ever need to know about the condition. It is a comprehensive resource for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and health professionals, as well as adolescents and adults with cerebral palsy.
The future is brighter then ever for children with cerebral palsy -- the most common developmental disability among young people today. With advances in medicine, early intervention, and therapy, these children can maximise their potential and lead healthy, rewarding lives. But perhaps the most important influence of all comes from parents who provide constant support and encouragement. This is essential reading for all parents who want to learn about cerebral palsy and how it will affect their child and family.
Bringing you the story of Tylia L. Flores, a multiple-time published author and disability activist, Cerebral Palsy a beauty to be discovered tells how she conquered despite the many challenges and obstacles her condition brought to her. With a condition that society does not understand, she brings a whole new perspective to self-love.
Intended for parents, grandparents, teachers, therapists, and others who care for and about people with cerebral palsy and cerebral palsylike conditions, this is an essential and compassionate guide.Key Features:; Detailed descriptions of specific patterns of involvement (hemiplegia, diplegia, quadriplegia); Explanations of the medical and psychosocial implications of CP; Photographs and drawings that complement the text; Practical advice about caregiving, from nutrition to mobility ; An illustrated encyclopedia that defines and describes terms, diagnoses, medical and surgical procedures, and orthopedic and other assistive devices; Lists of resources and recommended reading, which include a number of online sources
Meet Sophie - a girl with cerebral palsy (CP). Sophie invites readers to learn about CP from her perspective, helping them to understand what it is like to use a wheelchair to move around and assistive technology to communicate. She also introduces readers to some of her friends who have different forms of CP and explains that living with CP can sometimes be difficult, but there are many ways she is supported so that she can lead a full and happy life. This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and professionals working with children with CP. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.
Cerebral Palsy (CP) affects one in every 400 children born in the UK, and in the US approximately 10,000 babies are diagnosed with CP each year. A slight increase in incidence is most probably due to the more sophisticated care of premature babies, which results in a greater survival rate. CP is a physical impairment that affects movement, and may be spastic (affecting muscles), athetoid (affecting posture) or ataxic (affecting balance.). This book gives information about CP and its effects, covering all stages of childhood from early years to adolescence. It offers practical help as well as input from parents, and examines a range of practical problems, from dental care and challenging behaviour to toileting and dribbling. Different kinds of therapy are also covered.
With Cerebral Palsy, I write my story is the story of 27-year-old disability activist and published author Tylia L. Flores challenges and obstacles as they become the reasons why she writes her story.
