Cerebral Palsy A Complete Guide for Caregiving |
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| Author:
| Miller, Freeman
Bachrach, Steven J. |
| Series title: | A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4214-2217-6 |
| Publication Date: | May 2017 |
| Publisher: | Johns Hopkins University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital download |
| List Price: | USD $32.95 |
Book Description:
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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 ;...
More DescriptionIntended 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