Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Parents' Guide » (2ND)

Children with Cerebral Palsy, considered by many the first book that families should read, is now available in a second edition. As one of Woodbine House's Parents' Guides, it provides parents with a complete spectrum of information and compassionate advice about cerebral palsy and its effect on their child's development and education.

The second edition, written by the same team of medical specialists, therapists, educators, and parents, as the first edition, covers these important areas:

Diagnosis

Coping with Your Emotions

Medical Issues

Daily Care

Family Life

Development

Therapies

Early Intervention

Special Education

Legal Rights

Advocacy

New to this edition of Children with Cerebral Palsy is information on the latest treatments for seizures; medications for muscle spasticity and drooling; treatments for gastroesophageal reflux; communication devices and toys; advice on dealing with insurance companies; inclusion during preschool years and important changes to special education laws; plus much, much more. Other helpful information includes a glossary, reading list, and resource guide. Comprehensive and up-to-date, this classic primer to cerebral palsy is one that parents will refer to time and time again during their child's first six years.

This book gives vital information, hope and encouragement to every family that faces the special challenge of raising a child disabled by cerebral palsy.

Acknowledgements

Foreword
By Tom Ritter

Introduction
By Elaine Geralis

One: what Is Cerebral Palsy?

Two: Adjusting to your Child's disability
By Elliot S. Gersh, M.D.

Three: Medical Concerns and Treatment
By Rita Burke, M.S.W.

Four: Daily Care
By Sharon Anderson , O.T.R., NDT
By Nancy S. Cowan, M.A. Ph.D., C.C.C.

Six: Your Child's Development
By Jerrie Schmalzer Blacklin, M.S., C.C.C.

Seven: Physical Therapy, Occuptional Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy

Eight: Early Intervention and Special Education
By Marian H. Jarrett, Ed.D.

Nine: Legal Rights and Hurdles
By James E. Kaplan and Ralph J. Moore, Jr.

Ten: Some Lessons Learned about Advocacy
By Fran Smith

Glossary
Reading List
Special Equipment Suppliers
Resource Guide
Contributors Notes
Index