British Medical Journal, 05.05.03, 2003, pp.970-974.
Publisher:
British Medical Association
Provides a brief overview of the condition of cerebral palsy and its implications for child development. Looks at the role of the family and how doctors can help, highlights new developments in treatment, and lists a number of website resources for parents and doctors.
Provides a brief overview of the condition of cerebral palsy and its implications for child development. Looks at the role of the family and how doctors can help, highlights new developments in treatment, and lists a number of website resources for parents and doctors.
Subject terms:
physical disabilities, quality of life, treatment, therapy and treatment, cerebral palsy, children, families, epilepsy, health professionals;
British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 61(7), July 1998, pp.306-310.
Publisher:
Sage
Introduces the topic of challenging behaviour based on a review of the relevant literature and from work with people with cerebral palsy who challenge services. Discusses defining a behaviour as challenging, reasons for the behaviour, assessment and management of challenging behaviour.
Introduces the topic of challenging behaviour based on a review of the relevant literature and from work with people with cerebral palsy who challenge services. Discusses defining a behaviour as challenging, reasons for the behaviour, assessment and management of challenging behaviour.
Details expected developmental stages for those without disabilities as well as the impact of disability at each of these periods. Begins with diagnosis in infancy or childhood and goes on to provide specific information on four disabilities: Down's Syndrome, visual impairment, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida. Designed to aid social workers to create treatment and care plans, coordinate with other professionals, and work with users and carers.
Details expected developmental stages for those without disabilities as well as the impact of disability at each of these periods. Begins with diagnosis in infancy or childhood and goes on to provide specific information on four disabilities: Down's Syndrome, visual impairment, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida. Designed to aid social workers to create treatment and care plans, coordinate with other professionals, and work with users and carers.
Subject terms:
physical disabilities, planning, social care provision, spina bifida, treatment, therapy and treatment, visual impairment, young people, cerebral palsy, care management, child development, children, diagnosis, Downs syndrome;