ISBN: 9798174690905 - complete guide to cerebral palsy: a practical guide to symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, therapy, mobility, and everyday care (5 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. COMPLETE GUIDE TO CEREBRAL PALSY A cerebral palsy diagnosis can leave families with a long list of questions. What does the diagnosis mean? What symptoms should you understand? What therapies may be discussed? How can mobility and communication be supported? What changes can make everyday care easier? And how can you plan for greater independence over time? Complete Guide To Cerebral Palsy was created to bring those questions together in one practical, easy-to-follow resource. Rather than focusing on just one aspect of cerebral palsy, this guide takes you through the bigger picture-from understanding the condition and recognizing early developmental concerns to navigating diagnosis, therapy, mobility, daily care, long-term health, education, work, caregiving, and independence. Inside, you'll learn about: - What cerebral palsy is and how it can affect movement, muscle tone, posture, coordination, communication, feeding, vision, hearing, and everyday function - Common types of cerebral palsy, including spastic, dyskinetic, ataxic, and mixed patterns - Causes and risk factors, including prenatal, birth-related, and early childhood factors - Early developmental concerns such as delayed motor milestones, unusual muscle tone, movement differences, and feeding difficulties - What the diagnostic process can involve, including developmental history, physical examination, motor assessments, brain imaging, and functional classification - How physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language therapy can contribute to an individualized care plan - Mobility challenges involving walking, balance, coordination, positioning, strength, flexibility, and range of motion - Mobility aids and assistive equipment, including walkers, wheelchairs, canes, gait trainers, braces, and other supportive devices - Everyday strategies for communication, feeding, dressing, bathing, toileting, self-care, routines, and independence - Issues involving pain, fatigue, sleep, nutrition, emotional well-being, dental care, and other long-term health considerations - Practical approaches to school support, employment, relationships, community participation, and caregiving - Long-term planning for changing therapy needs, equipment, healthcare, accessibility, finances, support networks, advocacy, and quality of life - A bonus collection of 15 practical beginner skills designed to help families organize care, communicate with healthcare professionals, track progress, support safe transfers, build useful routines, and develop a stronger foundation for day-to-day life This book is designed to be useful at different stages of the journey. Whether you're learning about cerebral palsy after a new diagnosis, supporting a child through therapy and school, helping a loved one manage everyday challenges, or planning for greater independence in adulthood, you can use the chapters that address the questions most relevant to you. The goal is not to provide a one-size-fits-all solution. Cerebral palsy affects people differently, and the manuscript emphasizes individualized care, realistic goals, appropriate professional guidance, and practical planning. Use this guide to better understand the terminology, prepare meaningful questions for your healthcare team, organize important information, and approach everyday challenges with greater clarity. If you're looking for a practical introduction to cerebral palsy symptoms, diagnosis, therapy, mobility, daily care, caregiving, and long-term independence, this guide brings those essential topics together in one accessible resource. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. COMPLETE GUIDE TO CEREBRAL PALSY A cerebral palsy diagnosis can leave families with a long list of questions. What does the diagnosis mean? What symptoms should you understand? What therapies may be discussed? How can mobility and communication be supported? What changes can make everyday care easier? And how can you plan for greater independence over time? Complete Guide To Cerebral Palsy was created to bring those questions together in one practical, easy-to-follow resource. Rather than focusing on just one aspect of cerebral palsy, this guide takes you through the bigger picture-from understanding the condition and recognizing early developmental concerns to navigating diagnosis, therapy, mobility, daily care, long-term health, education, work, caregiving, and independence. Inside, you'll learn about: - What cerebral palsy is and how it can affect movement, muscle tone, posture, coordination, communication, feeding, vision, hearing, and everyday function - Common types of cerebral palsy, including spastic, dyskinetic, ataxic, and mixed patterns - Causes and risk factors, including prenatal, birth-related, and early childhood factors - Early developmental concerns such as delayed motor milestones, unusual muscle tone, movement differences, and feeding difficulties - What the diagnostic process can involve, including developmental history, physical examination, motor assessments, brain imaging, and functional classification - How physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language therapy can contribute to an individualized care plan - Mobility challenges involving walking, balance, coordination, positioning, strength, flexibility, and range of motion - Mobility aids and assistive equipment, including walkers, wheelchairs, canes, gait trainers, braces, and other supportive devices - Everyday strategies for communication, feeding, dressing, bathing, toileting, self-care, routines, and independence - Issues involving pain, fatigue, sleep, nutrition, emotional well-being, dental care, and other long-term health considerations - Practical approaches to school support, employment, relationships, community participation, and caregiving - Long-term planning for changing therapy needs, equipment, healthcare, accessibility, finances, support networks, advocacy, and quality of life - A bonus collection of 15 practical beginner skills designed to help families organize care, communicate with healthcare professionals, track progress, support safe transfers, build useful routines, and develop a stronger foundation for day-to-day life This book is designed to be useful at different stages of the journey. Whether you're learning about cerebral palsy after a new diagnosis, supporting a child through therapy and school, helping a loved one manage everyday challenges, or planning for greater independence in adulthood, you can use the chapters that address the questions most relevant to you. The goal is not to provide a one-size-fits-all solution. Cerebral palsy affects people differently, and the manuscript emphasizes individualized care, realistic goals, appropriate professional guidance, and practical planning. Use this guide to better understand the terminology, prepare meaningful questions for your healthcare team, organize important information, and approach everyday challenges with greater clarity. If you're looking for a practical introduction to cerebral palsy symptoms, diagnosis, therapy, mobility, daily care, caregiving, and long-term independence, this guide brings those essential topics together in one accessible resource. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …