When Your Child Has a Disability: The Complete Sourcebook of Daily and Medical Care » (1st Edition)

With even more practical information and direct answers to families' questions, the second edition of this easy-to-read guide is a proven resource for helping parents meet the demands of raising a child with a disability. You'll get updated, expert advice on a wide range of medical and educational issues as well as detailed coverage of the daily and long-term care requirements of specific disabilities, including

•mental retardation
•autism
•hearing impairment
•Down syndrome
•visual impairment
•communication disorders
•seizure disorders
•spina bifida
•ADHD
•cerebral palsy
•genetic syndromes

New to this edition are chapters exploring nutrition, dental care, legal rights and benefits, and the transition to adulthood, as well as information on development and commonly used medications. Answers to frequently asked questions follow the chapters, addressing common parent concerns like sleep, behavior, medication, and potential complications.

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This compact guide covers the daily and long-term care requirements<-- >including medication, rehabilitation, nutrition, education, and legal rights<-->of child disabilities in a clearly written and usefully organized text. Each section includes an extensive description of the disability, followed by a list of answers to commonly asked questions. The following disabilities are covered: mental retardation, Down syndrome, other genetic syndromes, spina bifida, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, communication disorders, visual impairment, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and learning disabilities. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)