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...provides comprehensive yet concise coverage of a cluster of developmental motor speech disorders that have come to be classified underthe term cerebral palsy ... Read more

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The everyday experience of raising a child with cerebral palsy is spelled out here with advice on helping the child become as independent as possible, providing education and occupational training, and making provisions for the child's social, emotional, and financial future. ... Read more

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As the disabilities host on Bellaonline, I recommend this book.This book covers Cerebral Palsy, and what it is like to have a child with cerebral palsy.It talksabout the family dynamics, how to encourage your child to be independent,how to handle friends, and how to discuss the disability.

I'd recommend this book to both parents and educators.

An Excellent Resource for Newly Diagnosed "Families"
As a mom of a 16 month old with moderate CP, I found this book to be a great starting place.It will not overwhelm you with all the "badstuff" but introduces you to what life may be like with a CPchild.

It also discusses how having a special needs child will meshwithin the family, including dealing with extended family, siblings andfuture siblings (this was the only book I read that discussed this issue),schooling, etc. ... Read more

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Cerebral palsy is an umbrella-like term used to describe a group of chronic disorders impairing control of movement that appear in the first few years of life and generally do not worsen over time. The disorders are caused by faulty development of or damage to motor areas in the brain that disrupts the brain's ability to control movement and posture. Symptoms of cerebral palsy include difficulty with fine motor tasks, difficulty maintaining balance or walking, involuntary movements. The symptoms differ from person to person and may change over time. Some people with cerebral palsy are also affected by other medical disorders, including seizures or mental impairment, but cerebral palsy does not always cause profound handicap. Early signs of cerebral palsy usually appear before 3 years of age. Infants with cerebral palsy are frequently slow to reach developmental milestones such as learning to roll over, sit, crawl, smile, or walk. Cerebral palsy may be congenital or acquired after birth. There is no standard therapy that works for all patients. Drugs can be used to control seizures and muscle spasms, special braces can compensate for muscle imbalance.Surgery, mechanical aids to help overcome impairments, counselling for emotional and psychological needs, and physical, occupational, speech, and behavioural therapy may be employed. This new book gathers outstanding new research and insights from throughout the world. ... Read more

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This book draws together a number of major epidemiological studies of the cerebral palsies from many different countries. The first chapter is a historical review by Dr. Tom Ingram, who translated much of Freud's original writings on cerebral palsy, and is an acknowledged expert in this field. The editors have then drawn together critical evidence from several countries on prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal risk factors contributing to cerebral palsy and have also considered the role played by social factors. An excellent chapter by Jonathan Wigglesworth examines how these adverse factors may modify brain development and result in handicap to the child. The methodological problems of classifying and counting the cerebral palsies and assessing their frequency are fully discussed, and the difficult question of how far the perinatal health services have an impact on outcome is considered. Altogether, this is a comprehensive book on this topic, and an invaluable reference source for anyone working in the field of cerebral palsy or epidemiology. ... Read more

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This book gives information about Cerebral Palsy 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. Different kinds of therapy are also covered. ... Read more

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For parents of children born with cerebral palsy every new development is a special feat. This manual is designed to help parents and care-givers to provide the best possible opportunities for the child to achieve his or her potential.