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While most families of young children with cerebral palsy and similar conditions work in conjunction with a physical therapist a few times a week, it takes daily intervention to help a child reach his motor potential and become more independent. Teaching Motor Skills is the resource that parents, therapists, and other caregivers can consult to help children with gross motor delays learn and practice motor skills outside of therapy sessions. Written by an experienced physical therapist who is also the mother of a child with cerebral palsy, this comprehensive guide examines the physical characteristics of cerebral palsy and similar conditions--muscle tightness and weakness, increased or decreased flexibility, abnormal reflexes, impaired sensory perception--that affect a child's ability to sit, crawl, stand, and walk. Teaching Motor Skills offers dozen of easy-to-follow exercises with accompanying photos that parents may incorporate into many daily routines at home with the guidance and support of their child's physical therapist. Exercises address: Head controlProtective reactionsProper positioningIndependent sitting with and without arm supportTransitional movementsDaily stretchingImproving muscle strength and coordinationBalance trainingGait trainingFull of anecdotes and frequently-asked-questions, with a chapter on medical interventions and bracing, and an appendix of equipment and supplies, this user-friendly guide helps parents and professionals coordinate their efforts to achieve the best possible outcome for the child. ... Read more

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Motor Skills for children with Cerebral Palsy...book
Great book!Very helpful for parents of children with CP.Book was received quickly and was in very good condition.

Great book for special needs child
This book is a great help for many types of motor delays other than cerebral palsy.Highly recommended by the mother of a special needs toddler who is not walking or standing.

Sp. Ed. Staff/Parents Need this Book
I work with students with severe and profound multiple disabilities (3-22 years)and I have found this book helpful when explaining things to my staff and parents.It really is written so anyone can understand and the chapter breakdown lets you go right to the skill without having to read the whole thing.My OT and PT also checked it out and loved the "Tummy Time" section.I would also reccomend "Children with Disabilities" by Batshaw.This is a must in a professional (or personal) resource library.

great book!
I am a parent with a child with CP- This book is GREAT because...
1) It provides a realistic milestone chart- something I've never been able to refer to in other books on child development.
2) It gives great advice no PT ever mentioned. For example, to never put socks on your child.
3) It gives a point-blank explanation of what to do NOW for your child, and to what NOT to wait for. No one ever told me alot of these things
Granted, it was depressing at points, but this book sort of slapped me in the face about motor skills. The book talks alot about how time is Not on your child's side, and it motivated me and other caregivers to do MORE INTENSIVE therapy with my girl.

Excellent resource for parents and caregivers
This book contains excellent information that can be shared with parents and caregivers. The descriptions of activities are done very well, with nice pictures and ideas for parents. I believe that this is an excellent tool for therapists to have on their shelf! ... Read more

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A revised and updated edition of this classic primer for parents provides 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, covers these important areas:Diagnosis, Medical Issues, Family Life, Legal Rights, Early Intervention, Coping, Therapies, Treatment, Development, Advocacy, Special Education, Daily Care.

New to this edition 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 guide is one that parents will refer to time and time again during their child's first six years. ... Read more

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This book is old information
This was the first book I bought when my grandson was diagnosed with spastic diplegia. I found no hope in it and continued looking until I found Advanced Bio-mechanical Rehabilition. Their web-site is www.blyum.com. We have been doing ABR for six months and the changes are miraculous. Finally something to actually help our kids physically instead of teaching them to deal with less and less movement as they age.

Children with Cerebral Palsy: A parent's guide
What a great book, it covered every issue that we have experienced with our child and made me feel better as a parent!

Children With CP: A Parents' Guide
This is an excellent "from the beginning" book.It is a great resource for parents with any special needs child to help them navigate the services available for their child.

The information on CP was written in a format that is easy to follow, and gives you the vocabulary as well as the questions to ask of your providers.

I have a child with Cerebral Palsy.
Children with Cerebral Palsy - A Parent's Guide saved my life.My beautiful 2 yr. old daughter had just been diagnosed with CP and I felt as if she had been given a death sentence. After reading this guide for my child I was able to mourn the loss of a "normal" child and get real with the fact that she had Cerebral Palsy and that this disability would not go away. I gave a copy of the book to my mother so she could better understand CP and not to be afraid of it. Emily is now 10 yrs. old and in 4th grade (regular schooling). She is getting A's and is walking with the use of a walker. Emily has been a real "teacher" for kids not familiar with CP.THANK YOU Elaine Geralis from the bottom of my heart for all of the research and unbelievable information you put in your book.I no longer see CP as a "death sentence", but an opportunity to educate others about Cerebral Palsy. I have recommended your book to several "newly diagnosed" families and you have helped them too.I recommend this first and foremost to anyone that knows someone with CP or is a caregiver of someone who has Cerebral Palsy.

Excellent book. Easy to read.
I bought and read this book when my son was first diagnosed with CP approximately 10 years ago. It contained a wealth of useful information and was easy to read. I especially enjoyed the parents comments at the end of each chapter which helped me relate my own feelings and frustrations with other parents. ... Read more

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When a child has a health problem, parents want answers. But when a child has cerebral palsy, the answers don't come quickly. A diagnosis of this complex group of chronic conditions affecting movement and coordination is difficult to make and is typically delayed until the child is eighteen months old. Although the condition may be mild or severe, even general predictions about long-term prognosis seldom come before the child's second birthday.

Written by a team of experts associated with the Cerebral Palsy Program at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, this authoritative resource provides parents and families with vital information that can help them cope with uncertainty. Thoroughly updated and revised to incorporate the latest medical advances, the second edition is a comprehensive guide to cerebral palsy.

The book is organized into three parts. In the first, the authors describe specific patterns of involvement (hemiplegia, diplegia, quadriplegia), explain the medical and psychosocial implications of these conditions, and tell parents how to be effective advocates for their child.

In the second part, the authors provide a wealth of practical advice about caregiving from nutrition to mobility. Part three features an extensive alphabetically arranged encyclopedia that defines and describes medical terms and diagnoses, medical and surgical procedures, and orthopedic and other assistive devices. Also included are lists of resources and recommended reading.

Praise for the first edition of Cerebral Palsy:

"Addresses the many complexities and uncertainties related to this diagnosis. At the same time, it provides the information parents, grandparents, caregivers, and health professionals need -- everything from medical, educational, and psychosocial implications to wheelchair maintenance and dental care." -- Exceptional Parent

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Cerebral Palsy: A Complete Guide for Caregiving (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
I am very interested in children with cerebral palsy in Korea.
Because of easiler explaination basic concepts, y bookI am very impressed this book.
This book is helped in teaching introduced children with cerebral palsy in Korea.

A `must' for any family struggling with CP care
Co-authored by medical doctors Freeman Miller and Steven Bachrach, Cerebral Palsy: A Complete Guide For Caregiving, 2nd Edition is a `must' for any family struggling with CP care: it provides parents with answers ranging form understanding areas of involvement and basic care issues to understanding medical terminology commonly used. An A-Z encyclopedia helps define these terms, diagnoses and procedures, while discussions delve into regulations, assessments of condition, and the latest research. The wealth of details are organized logically and parents will find it easy to navigate, making it an item of choice above others.

Comprehensive
Wow!After almost five years of parenting a child with CP, I've discovered a book that answers all my questions!This book goes into detail on everything you want to know--the medical aspects of high tone/low tone, when various surgeries are necessary and what results you can expect, the different types of AFO's and equipment, lots of other stuff.If you have a child with CP, you'll want this book.I only wish they had come out with a second edition by now.(Sept. 2003)Also includes an extensive encyclopedia.If you've been craving detailed information and answers, this is what you've been looking for.

A Complete Guide for Caregiving
Dr. Miller and Dr. Bachrach have written a wonderful book.Dr. Miller was actually my daugther's ortho doctor until he took time off to help write this book. Dr. Bachrach is currently treating my daughter.I love the fact that they have made this book easy to understand and that it answers questions that you might never think to ask while you are in the clinic with your child. ... Read more

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This book is a practical guide to the effective treatment of cerebral palsy in children. It provides a set of principles by which to observe and analyze individual patients' problems and then plan treatment. With the help of this book, non-specialists working with children with cerebral palsy can make decisions and choose the appropriate therapeutic activities for each child. It includes examples of how to apply these principles to real-life situations, using easy-to-follow descriptions and illustrations.New to this revised edition is a chapter on sensory integration problems with children with cerebral palsy, which looks at ways of evaluating and then dealing with these problems. The author also integrates theory with practical skills more closely. ... Read more

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This book is a derivative of Dr. Millers well-regarded Cerebral Palsy and focuses on rehabilitation techniques. The book discusses the theory and techniques used by physical and occupational therapists, and also provides suggestions for implementing an Individual Education Plan. Tables and algorithms are included to help in the decision-making process for determining what treatment would be most beneficial. Chapters in section one deal with fundamental aspects of cerebral palsy management, from understanding motor impairment, to evaluating equipment use, to navigating the relationship with the families of patients. In section two, physical therapists cover specific rehabilitation techniques, including neurodevelopment therapy, hippotherapy, and assistive devices. On the accompanying CD there are more than 100 case studies, as well as videos of children with gait disorders.

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Excellent reference for CP Physical Therapy
This book has almost everything ( except specific details on therapeutic techniques) that a pediatric PT working with CP needs to know. After reading the first chapter,I got hooked on reading the rest of the book. The chapters on assistive device and gait were so intensively written. The best part, I believe, is the CD companion, with tons of case studies, pictures, and videos, that augments learning. ... Read more

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Fundamental to the successful treatment of children with cerebral palsy is the cooperation of parents in home handling. The long-awaited new edition of this classic and popular text has been expanded and updated to include a wealth of new information for therapists, nurses, parents and carers. ... Read more

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Excellent 1 of my 2 'must haves' for parents & professionals
I'd been a special education teacher before our son was born, then served for 15 years as a Developmental Disabilities Specialist (mental health DD case manager). Now I'm back with special education, and our son, who has multiple developmental disabilities himself, is doing wonderfully. I came across Nancie's book by chance when our son was 1 year old when an OT checked in Nancie's book in my presence. After seeing how valuable it was (it was used as a text book at PSU at the time) I determined I would not go home (two hours away) until I owned a copy! That was an excellent decision.

Even after 20 years, I still useNancie's book.I recommend her book to everyone who loves, lives with, or works with young people with ANY type of motor impairment. It has many useful applications. For instance, it describes ways to play, set up a room, cope, physical handling, toileting, eating, sleep, ways to make stuff inexpensively, enjoy, and it also describes typical development, grief, and growth. Her illustrations are simply and convey useful information in realistic situations. Nancie writes forthrightfully and constructively. Challenging, too, in a bracing manner. There is no wallowing in pity or mincing of words. Yet, in all of this, Nancie conveys positive acceptance, focuses on forward movement, and she somehow shares that disabilities, after all, are part of all that is normal. Then she sets about showing you how to teach, love, and care for a child.

If you want an informative, practical "how to," this is the book you want. I've always felt, as a parent, that this book is something like having a PT/OT/friend/teacher/mentor in my pocket. That is in spite of being a special educator, myself. Someone who supposedly knows what to do. Sorry, no one is prepared for everything that can happen. Nancie provides a holistic and realistic guide... one that speaks directly, constructively, and respectfully.She focuses on taking action and on results. As a professional, her book can be very useful when working with individuals, families and/or staff.For young people growing up with disabilities, it can offer good illustrations to show how to do things.The text, however, at least in my 20 year old copy, is written for adults, not children.

This book is one of two books I'd like every person to have who lives or works with people who have motor impairments, neurological disorders, or cognitive impairments, to have.Social workers, doctors, RNs, therapists, interventionists, students, teachers, and fellow parents, this is a tool I believe you will value, use, and enjoy.(My other "must have" is the classic "Your Child's Self Esteem" by Dorothy Corkille Briggs.It is good for any relationship as well as for interacting with anyone.It certainly is not "just" for use with children.)

My best wishes to all of you who are searching for help, information, and/or direction. This book will not let you down.

Okay, but.............
I read this book when my son was first diagnosed with CP 10 years ago. It contained a wealth of useful information but also contained information on how a "normal" baby/child would develop. I did not care for that portion of the book although I understand the authors reasoning in so doing. I also read the book Children with Cerebral Palsy -- I found it easier to read. ... Read more

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This sourcebook has been created for parents who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells parents where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to cerebral palsy, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on cerebral palsy. Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts. PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1. The Essentials on Cerebral Palsy: Guidelines; Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance; Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Cerebral Palsy; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 4. Studies on Cerebral Palsy; Chapter 5. Patents on Cerebral Palsy; Chapter 6. Books on Cerebral Palsy; Chapter 7. Multimedia on Cerebral Palsy; Chapter 8. Periodicals and News on Cerebral Palsy; Chapter 9. Physician Guidelines and Databases; Chapter 10. Dissertations on Cerebral Palsy; PART III. APPENDICES; Appendix A. Researching Your Child's Medications; Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine; Appendix C. Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix D. Your Child's Rights and Insurance; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; CEREBRAL PALSY GLOSSARY; INDEX. Related topics include: Cerebral Diplegia, Congenital spastic paralysis, Congenital static encephalopathy, Infantile Cerebral Paralysis, Little Disease, Little's disease, Palsy.Download Description
This sourcebook has been created for parents who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells parents where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to cerebral palsy, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on cerebral palsy. Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts. PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1. The Essentials on Cerebral Palsy: Guidelines; Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance; Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Cerebral Palsy; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 4. Studies on Cerebral Palsy; Chapter 5. Patents on Cerebral Palsy; Chapter 6. Books on Cerebral Palsy; Chapter 7. Multimedia on Cerebral Palsy; Chapter 8. Periodicals and News on Cerebral Palsy; Chapter 9. Physician Guidelines and Databases; Chapter 10. Dissertations on Cerebral Palsy; PART III. APPENDICES; Appendix A. Researching Your Child's Medications; Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine; Appendix C. Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix D. Your Child's Rights and Insurance; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; CEREBRAL PALSY GLOSSARY; INDEX. Related topics include: Cerebral Diplegia, Congenital spastic paralysis, Congenital static encephalopathy, Infantile Cerebral Paralysis, Little Disease, Little's disease, Palsy. ... Read more

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Nathan lives next door to Miss Sandy, a raptor rehabilitator. She's very busy taking care of injured birds of prey, like owls and hawks. Nathan wishes he could help Miss Sandy with some of her chores, but he is confined to his wheelchair because of cerebral palsy.

Then Fire, an owl with a broken wing, comes to Miss Sandy. Fire is desperate to fly and Nathan can't wait for Fire to get her wish. But on the day Fire tries to fly, she cannot do it. Miss Sandy says the owl's wing will never be strong enough. The light goes out in Fire's eyes and she stops eating.

Nathan desperately searches for a way to help Fire, not realizing that what he finds will help transform his life as well. ... Read more

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Fly Like an Eagle!
"I want to fly like an eagle, till I'm free.Fly like an eagle, let my spirit carry me." -- Steve Miller Band, 1976

Nathan is a young boy who has cerebral palsy.He uses a walker and a wheelchair for mobility.

Nathan's neighbor, Ms. Sandy is a raptor rehabilitator.She takes in injured raptors (birds of prey) and nurses them back to health.In time, she retains them to survive in their natural habitat.

Nathan dearly wishes he could be more helpful to Ms. Sandy and her birds.When an injured female owl named Fire is brought to her, it is Nathan who helps Ms. Sandy work with her.The bird's wing is broken and had to be reset; while Fire is healing, Nathan cleans the aviaries and fills the water pails.

In time, the owl's wing heals.Eager to be on her way, she tries to fly, only to crash to the ground.Dispirited, Fire languishes in the cage while Ms. Sandy explains to Nathan that she cannot be returned to the wild with that traumatized wing.Nathan bonds with the bird, knowing just how painful it is to wish for freedom and mobility, only to find it inaccessible.He brainstorms to come up with an idea to help the bird.

Going online, Nathan reads about injured female birds acting as "mama" birds to orphan birds.Suggesting this to Ms. Sandy, the pair bring some orphaned owlets to Fire.That is very heartwarming, as is Fire's feeding the little owlets.

This is a beautiful and very moving story that might make you cry.The boy's love for the bird and the parallels he sees in his own life and that of the bird named Fire are truly heartwarming.It is this kind of indomitable spirit that makes one think of the Steve Miller 1976 classic, "Fly Like an Eagle." ... Read more

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A new title in the Resource Guide Series, this text is a practical tool providing speech-language pathologists working in schools, clinics, or medical settings with information regarding the assessment and treatment of communication and feeding/swallowing disorders in children and adults with cerebral palsy. In addition to a cutting edge review of cerebral palsy, this resource provides assessment and treatment resources and tools that the clinician can use directly with clients. Case studies round out the book, providing users with excellent models of assessment and treatment in action with this special population. ... Read more

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Inspiring
This book is very inspiring.I can identify with many of the same emotions.The only reason I dodn't give it 5 stars is that it is short, without longterm information on her child.I was left wondering "How's he doing now?"I think parents of CP kids always wonder how they are going to be when they "grow up."And this book ends when the child is still very young.

This book will benefit all who read it!
Methinks you'll enjoy MY PERFECT SON by Marie Kenndy.

This is a moving tale of Jimmy and his loving parents . . . as Marie recounts, "After a few nights, I realized that it [wearing night shoes] was bothering me more than him. I had to quit being selfish and thinking of the things he couldn't do and start concentrating on the things he could do."

And what Jimmy could do is just about everything . . . he is now 10, and part of what made this book so special for me was that I could almost watch him grow before my eyes as a result of the many wonderful pictures that were included.

Kenney presents much useful advice for parents of any child . . . for example, she says, "When buying toys or gifts, consider how your child can and should move. It can be disappointing to receive a gift and not be able to use it. Our family consults us on birthdays and Christmas before
making purchases, which helps to avoid this problem."

I strongly recommend this book to any parent or grandparent, as well as to anybody else who works with children . . . you'll not only learn more about cerebral palsy, you'll also learn about life
and how it can be lived to the fullest--regardless of health.

Marie's "Can Do" attitude.
Marie has taken a problem and turned it into a triumph! She is very candid about her feelings, and is able to give hope to others dealing with any kind of disabilities. I enjoyed reading all of the practical advice that Marie shares, and felt as though I knew the whole family when I finished reading the book. Jimmy is destined to have a good life with the support he receives from the entire family.

touching,thoughtful and enlightening
I share the thoughts of the previous reviewers regarding this beautiful book regarding a remarkable boy and his parents.I would recommend this book to anyone, regardless whether their immediate family has been touched by CP or not.The book appears to be written in a simple style to make it easy for the reader to get the most out of it in the least amount of time. I am CEO of a multi-county social services organization and my staff and I loved this book....

A Book to Remember
I just could not put this book down--this has become almost a cliché, but in this instance it could not be more accurate. My feelings ran amuck in me as I shared the author's sadness, joy, expectations, release, all of it. Further, while giving specificf information for other parents who find themselves in the same situation, this is a book of general interest. And that's a mignty difficult, if often impossible, thing to do. My congratulations to Marie Kennedy, and my thanks to her for sharing this story with us. ... Read more

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Maintaining the high standards and excellent features that made the first and second editions so successful, Early Diagnosis and Interventional Therapy in Cerebral Palsy, Third Edition provides a detailed, authoritative treatment of the field-highlighting new research and developments in molecular and cellular research, infant differential diagnosis, and screening, assessment, and evaluation of the early preterm infant.Presents an effective model for dealing with individuals with cerebral palsy in older age-group categories!By supplying practical guidelines to diagnose and treat specific concerns of cerebral palsy from birth to three years, the Third Edition of Early Diagnosis and Interventional Therapy in Cerebral Palsy ·discusses new studies about developmental neurology and the normal and abnormal behavior of the early preterm infant ·offers a new approach to infant differential diagnosis of static encephalopathies ·highlights the recent emphasis on dynamic systems approaches to therapy including physiologic conditioning and functional change ·identifies the latest advances in the use of botulinum toxin, intrathecal baclofen, and selective dorsal rhizotomy to reduce spacitity ·summarizes the latest emerging data of outcomes research and its application in habilitation care ·considers the current trend toward alternative treatments application and long-term effects ·illustrates the new ideas on etiology and epidemiology of cerebral palsy ·offers novel insight into habilitation services, treatment implementation, reassessment, and documentation of cerebral palsy ·and more! Complete with historical perspectives, intervention strategies, and treatment planning options, Early Diagnosis and Interventional Therapy in Cerebral Palsy, Third Edition is an indispensable informative reference for pediatricians; family practitioners; neurologists; physiatrists; orthopedists; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; special education teachers; school administrators; public health workers; social workers; and undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.

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Having never uttered a word in his life, 40-year-old Jim Grimm profoundly and joyfully touches the lives of all who come to know him. Born with cerebral palsy and unable to communicate verbally or move of his own volition, Jim has turned what by all accounts is a severely isolating lifelong disability into a gift for connecting deeply with others. The Heart's Alphabet is Jim's self-told story, painstakingly spelled out, letter by letter, with the assistance of an interpreter. It is a tale of personal perseverance, a tribute to loving families, and -- most of all -- a testament to the possibilities that lie within each of us. ... Read more

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Daring to Live with Cerebal Palsy
Tears and laughter will come with reading this "The Heart's Alphabet". James Grimm tells his own story about haveing all the hopes, passions, and goals of a normal individuaal trapped in an abnormal body. It will change your view of what handicap is about. ... Read more

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Excellent choice
As an Educator and parent of children with CP I was thrilled with this book.
It helps my girls identify with other kids who do things they do.It is also
great to share with classrooms to increase awareness and understanding with
kids who don't have disabilities.

Stretching Ourselves: Kids with Cerebral Palsy
What a fantastic book!!!I was in search of a book for my 2nd grade teacher to read in the class.My daughter has CP and is in a typical class (inclusion).Many of the children did not understand why my daughter "scribbled" or had an aide (whom they mistaken for her mother!) and the many, many questions.The teacher found this book to be so helpful that she shared it with the staff and principal.I now am purchasing a copy for the school library!!!

Stretching Ourselves
My three and a half year old has mild cerebral palsy and really enjoyed reading about other children with CP.She gets frustrated with stretching and was excited to know other kids experience the same frustrations. Her older brother liked reading the book, too.We also liked that it showed children with different degrees of CP. ... Read more

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This is a new specialist reference on the most common physical disability--the cerebral palsies. It follows up on the authors' earlier work The Epidemiology of the Cerebral Palsies (1984). In this volume the authors explore

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Even though Chad has cerebral palsy, he can still attend school and do many of the same things as his classmates. Written from Chad's perspective, this book answers many of the questions his classmates have but may be too scared or uncomfortable to ask. Children, teachers, school nurses, parents, and caregivers will learn about what cerebral palsy is, the different kinds of cerebral palsy, and special equipment that is available to help kids with cerebral palsy. This book also includes an experiment that allows children without cerebral palsy to experience what the condition may feel like. ... Read more

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Teacher/ Parent Review
I think that this is a wonderful book to describe the experience of the child that it was written about. Individuals who have Cerebral Palsy are all effected so differently.Other than the level of severity, there are many children who are only affected in their hands and arms, legs, or only one side of their body.Some children are non-verbal or speak differently while others have typical speech.Some deal with cognitive delays and others are not effected intellectually at all.This would make it very difficult to write a book explaining the specifics of each individual's journey with CP.However,I did find that this book covers a large portion of the challenges that children with CP deal with. The author does a terrific job of explaining those areas in terms which are understandable to children.Some aspects of the disability are mentioned that are not relevant to the child that I had in mind (he doesn't have seizures or wear head gear).However, since each challenge is mentioned on a separate page of the book, you are able to skip over pages and it does not affect the story line at all.I like the authors example of how to get an idea of what living with CP (when fine motor is effected) feels like.I, also, think that the 'Question & Answer' and 'Tips For Teacher's' sections at the end of the book are valuable tools.

Teacher's perspective
I am an elementary education teacher with Cerebral Palsy.I have successfully used this book with many of my classes to help explain my disability.It explains the disability in a way that is easy for the students to understand.The students love the activity that simulates what having Cerebral Palsy feels like.I highly recommend this book. It even has a question and answer section for the students in the back and tips for teachers.

Very Educational!
What a great idea for a book!It teaches kids to accept others and at the same time they learn the facts about Cerebral Palsy.

Believe in yourself
You can do anything if you try hard enough.This book is great because it shows that even if you are challenged there is a way you can meet your goals.Just like kids at my school that are in wheel chairs still do p.e. and everything else.

It's a great book!

Great work!
Very interesting to learn about other people's disabilities. Easy to read. ... Read more

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Introduces readers to the disease of cerebral palsy, its causes, how it affects the body, and what it's like to live with the disease. ... Read more

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This monograph explores the mechanisms and timing of possible etiologicevents that contribute to fetal and neonatal neurologic injury. The report presents evidence that most cases of cerebral palsy are a result ofmultifactorial and unpreventable causes that occur during fetaldevelopment or in the newborn after delivery, and not a result of anisolated intrapartum hypoxic event. The report contains a set of criteriathat may be used to define (or rule out) an acute intrapartum hypoxicevent sufficient to cause or suggest cerebral palsy. ... Read more

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The medical treatment and education of children with cerebral palsy is complex and involves a diverse range of professionals. Moreover, there are a number of different approaches for treating pediatric musculoskeletal impairments, such as therapy, orthotics, and surgery. Dr. Millers valuable resource helps members of the medical team navigate the complexity of cerebral palsy care. Readers will become familiar with treatments that fall outside of their own disciplines while also benefiting from a review of current practices in their own fields.

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great book
cerebral palsy by frreeman miller i can consider it one of the most compehnsive textbooks in that field it helped me alot understanding and interpreting the different gait patterns in cp children and differnt management technique i may ask every orthopaedic surgeon dealing with cp childern to buy this book. ... Read more

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Living with cerebral palsy is not bad if you have the right mind set. I had trouble with my cerebral palsy, but when I became a Christian, my outlook changed. I hope that my book will help people understand that CP people are normal people. ... Read more