Product Description

A large number of children in developing countries are born with or develop cerebral palsy. The problem is made worse by inadequate knowledge and treatment facilities. As a result, thousands of children with cerebral palsy live in burdensome dependence upon their families. This tragic situation can be avoided to a great extent by giving treatment early in the child s life and also by guiding families on how to manage the children in ways that help them become independent.

This book is a practical guide designed to help therapists and community workers understand and effectively treat children with cerebral palsy. It focuses on:

- adequately assessing children with cerebral palsy

- designing treatment programmes that can be carried out in partnership with parents and community workers

- assessing and managing eating and drinking difficulties

- making simple and cost-effective equipment

- designing appropriate play activities during therapy

- evaluating and dealing with sensory integration problems in children with cerebral palsy

- closer integration of theory and practical skills.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #64690 in Books
• Published on: 2007-02-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 248 pages

Customer Reviews

Excellent practical reference book
This excellent book is written by a well known and experienced Paediatric Physiotherapist. She has worked overseas in many countries and different cultural contexts and has used her experience to produce this welcome book. It is based on the Bobath concept, but also includes a wider scope of information that is understandable to non Bobath trained therapists, community workers, and, most importantly parents.