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The purpose of this symposium was to present and discuss the use of hyperbaric oxygenation treatment and certain ancillary procedures for cerebral palsy and the brain-injured child.

Worldwide data as well as research being accomplished on the subject was covered.Some of the leading international clinicians, physicians, scientists, and active parental forerunners in the use of hyperbaric oxygen treatment for these children took part in the many presentations and discussions.This provided a unique opportunity for each of these groups to interact with those from other countries to share clinical results, new ideas and successful protocols.It brought together those who are working with hyperbaric oxygenation and others who are working on newer, promising methods designed to assist children with cerebral palsy and brain injuries.

These Proceedings feature scientific papers presented by medical practioners from more than 14 counties who are studying the effets of hyperbaric oxygenation on cerebral palsy and traumatic brain injuries. ... Read more

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A Must!
Not much in print regarding HBO and CP and brain injuries in children.This book is highly recommended.

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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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An amazing book.An amazing person.
Jim Grimm passed away today.In my grief I am compelled to write this review to make sure that people read this book.Jim's story is a powerful one that provides a rare opportunity to understand the world of a brilliant person who is trapped by physical disability and accompanying serious health issues. Persons with disabilities, their families, friends, teachers and care-givers, will all take away lessons, laughs and tears from this book. There is no longer a chance to know this amazing man in person, but he has left us this precious gift.

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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Zacharias is a little cricket, who helps his friend, Dennis T., cope with the daily challenges that he faces due to Cerebral Palsy. This story demonstrates how friendship and understanding can positively influence those around us.It was written to help young children and adults alike, learn about some characteristics of Cerebral Palsy and start a dialogue.This book carries with it family values and encouragement for the future. ... Read more

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I enjoyed the first 9 pages!
Not much to this book. Zacharias Cricket costs more than the average children's paperback picture book, but doesn't offer anything spectacular. My wife (who has Cerebral Palsy) and I read Zacharias Cricket together and decided we like the first half of the book (the first 9 pages), but not rest. The book starts with cute drawings and rhyme but Zacharias Cricket quickly becomes a plea to help kids in wheelchairs "always have a very special day". It's not a bad book but there are many other choices that are better quality and less expensive. I bought this book from Amazon.com because 1) Zacharias Cricket is new (2007), 2) there were no copies available at any libraries in my state of Colorado, 3) there were no reviews of the book and 4) our family is always looking for great children's books on disability. Children's books I would recommend which feature a friend in a wheelchair include: Best Friend on Wheels: A Concept Book, A Rainbow of Friendsand My Pal, Victor / Mi amigo, Victor (Bilingual in English and Spanish). You can also check out my Listmania list called Great Children's Books on Disability for more ideas. ... Read more

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Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term encompassing a group of non-progressive, non-contagious motor conditions that cause physical disability in human development, chiefly in the various areas of body movement. Cerebral refers to the cerebrum, which is the affected area of the brain (although the disorder most likely involves connections between the cortex and other parts of the brain such as the cerebellum), and palsy refers to disorder of movement. CP is caused by damage to the motor control centers of the developing brain and can occur during pregnancy (about 75 percent), during childbirth (about 5 percent) or after birth (about 15 percent) up to about age three. Further research is needed on adults with CP as the current literature is highly focused on the pediatric patient. Cerebral palsy describes a group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitation, that are attributed to nonprogressive disturbances that occurred in the developing fetal or infant brain. ... Read more

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Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term encompassing a group of non-progressive, non-contagious motor conditions that cause physical disability in human development, chiefly in the various areas of body movement. Cerebral refers to the cerebrum, which is the affected area of the brain (although the disorder most likely involves connections between the cortex and other parts of the brain such as the cerebellum), and palsy refers to disorder of movement. CP is caused by damage to the motor control centers of the developing brain and can occur during pregnancy (about 75 percent), during childbirth (about 5 percent) or after birth (about 15 percent) up to about age three. Further research is needed on adults with CP as the current literature is highly focused on the pediatric patient. Cerebral palsy describes a group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitation, that are attributed to nonprogressive disturbances that occurred in the developing fetal or infant brain.

THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ON this BOOK IS ABOVE.GOOGLE IT AND GO TO THE SOURCE OF ALL THIS BOOK: WIKIPEDIA.

The Great Publishing Swindle
Cerebral palsy (Paperback) by Frederic P. Miller (Editor), Agnes F. Vandome (Editor), John McBrewster (Editor), Paperback: 104 pages, Publisher: Alphascript Publishing (VDM Publishing) (March 7, 2010), ISBN-10: 6130729138, ISBN-13: 978-6130729134
Stay away from this poor opuscule and all the Wikipedia based books published by VDM (Alpascript Publishing, Betascript Publishing, FastBook Publishing...)! ... Read more

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This book is the result of studies on cerebral palsy (CP) in children that the authors and thier collaborators (medical doctors and therapists) have carried out in the recent years. It addresses the manin topICS associated with the evaluation of adaptive functions in the spastic forms of the CP (definition and modifications over the most recent decades, newly classified orientations,etiipathogenesism anatomic functional correlations,semiotics, and the so-called associated disorders: visual, cognitive, and behavioral. The main goal of this book is to offer readily accessible information on the nature of the disease, the problems correlated with prognosis, and the rehabilitation. The text is complemented with a DVD with clinical cases subdivided according to classifications proposed by authors. Because of its instructive nature and practical approach, the book will be an invaluable tool for practitioners already working in this field (medical doctors, child neuropsychiatrists and physiatrists, and rehabilitation therapists), for university students studying physical and occupational therapy, and for residents in rehabilitative medicine, child neurology and orthopedics. ... Read more

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This book is a practical resource for physiotherapists and occupational therapists who support people with cerebral palsy, helping them to solve the problems with movement and other impairments that so often accompany cerebral palsy, so that they can be more active and better able to participate in roles such as study, work, recreation and relationships.

The first chapters provide the background to the clinical reasoning approach that informs the whole text, as well as an overview of therapeutic interventions. The subsequent chapters present clinical situations that therapists will encounter in the course of their work with individuals with cerebral palsy across the lifespan. Each chapter describes a case in detail, including the reasoning behind assessment and treatment choices, interventions and outcomes.

The themes emphasized throughout the book are the use of the clinical reasoning approach of the intervention process model, the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health as a framework to help therapists inform patient and family decision-making, family-centred approaches in developing and implementing therapeutic strategies, and multidisciplinary team work. ... 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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Inspiring tale about a child coping with disability
"Nathan's Wish: A Story About Cerebral Palsy" is a well-written book that addresses the challenges faced by a young boy, Nathan, who suffers from cerebral palsy. Nathan's next-door neighbor, Miss Sandy, is a raptor rehabilitator and one day she rescues a screech owl with a broken wing. Nathan empathizes with the injured bird as he witnesses the bird's futile attempts to free itself from its cage, though its too weak to do so. This is how Nathan himself feels - he feels trapped by his lack of mobility, confined to his wheelchair or walker. When Fire, the screech owl loses its appetite and becomes listless due to lack of activity, Nathan tries his best to find a solution - resulting in a happy outcome for all. Nathan too finds that he can help out after all, in more ways than one.

As classrooms in the United States become more inclusive, it is imperative that children and young adults learn about some of the disabilities faced by their peers such as cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD, etc. This book is pitched perfectly for children grades K-3, and I would highly recommend it for school libraries. It is also a wonderful book for parents to read with their children and discuss the issues within. The color illustrations are vivid and enhance the narrative. Highly recommended!

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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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. Miller?s 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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An informative and thought-provoking new series that takes an in-depth look at common illnesses and disabilities. ... Read more

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Articles in this issue include "Epidemiology of Cerebral Palsy",  "Classification of Cerebral Palsy", "Examination of the Child with Cerebral Palsy",  "Gait Analysis in Cerebral Palsy", "Management of Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy", "Surgery of the Upper Extremity in Cerebral Palsy",  "Spine Surgery in Cerebral Palsy", "The Hip in Cerebral Palsy", "The Knee in Cerebral Palsy", "The Foot and Ankle in Cerebral Palsy", "Orthopedic Care of the Adult with Cerebral Palsy." ... Read more

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Cerebral Palsy affects approximately 800,000 children adults in the United States. Do you or someone you love have Cerebral Palsy? Are you looking for ways to help?

In this ebook you will learn:

* Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy

* Risk factors

* How Cerebral Palsy is diagnosed

* Treatment options

* Therapies that help

* Tips for parents

Find all these tips and more!
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This Fourth Edition reflects the significant recent progress that has occurred in the field of functional brain imaging, particularly the increased use of PET/SPECT, the use of SPECT and PET in movement disorders and dementia, and advances in radiopharmaceutical development and instrumentation. Chapter topics include PET physics and instrumentation, PET radiopharmaceuticals, SPECT radiopharmaceuticals, and technical factors.

The entire book has been thoroughly revised to reflect an appropriate balance between SPECT and PET applications. Highlights of this edition include a new chapter on neuroreceptor imaging and kinetic modeling, a new chapter on brain imaging in movement disorders, and significant updates on SPECT radiopharmaceuticals. ... Read more

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A great guide!
I enjoyed this textbook very much.The pictures are clear, and the text is concise and informative.It's also up to date.I strongly recommend this book to those in the neurosciences, nuclear medicine, and radiology! ... Read more

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The worlds of the disabled and the "normal" often cross paths—and not always pleasantly. But just think how much better we’d get along if we ALL thought of ourselves as disabled . . .

Like the rest of the world, I have to deal with my strengths and weaknesses in my own unique manner. Many people look at the amount of accomplishments I have managed to achieve in my short life and are amazed that someone who is disabled could have done so much.

Yet I am constantly thinking of how much more there is to do! And if I sat around and spent all of my precious time labeling myself with words like "disabled" and "handicapped," I’d be too busy to ever do anything productive. That is why I say that, in a way, we are ALL disabled. But how?

Don’t we all have some area in which we need help?

What about the computer illiterate who panics every time his computer makes a noise, opens an extra window, sends him an "error" message, crashes, or freezes up? In today’s technological age, this is definitely a disability that is likely to affect his job performance, his level of proficiency, and perhaps even the security of his very career.

What about the person with extremely poor vision who years to be a fighter pilot, or fly domestic flights for United or Delta? Without corrective surgery, and perhaps even with it, their hopes of achieving their dreams are less than zero.

And what about the would-be athlete who wants nothing less in life than to be an Olympic athlete, a star quarterback, or a diva figure skater—but who just doesn’t have the physical skills needed to achieve his or her dreams? After all, professional sports requires more than just heart, drive, and desire. It requires coordination, hand-to-eye skills, visual acuity, and in many cases, very specific physical requirements. After all, it would be difficult for a 6’4", 220-pound woman to be a petite figure skater, while it would be almost impossible for a 5’2", 12-pound man to be a defensive lineman for the New York Jets—or the next Michael Jordan!

Vision, hearing, and coordination problems. Weight, height, physical fitness. Intelligence, IQ, the money to go to a good college. Nationality, race, religion. Fear, weakness, depression. All of these, and the list goes on and on, are disabilities of some sort. Hidden though they may be, and not labeled a specific name or definition such as cerebral palsy, they are nonetheless real and legitimate disabilities that people face on a day-to-day basis.

My best friend in college once compared me to someone that was too short to reach the top shelf in the kitchen. She said that my shakes and the help I needed was no different than the short person who needed help reaching the top shelf. And she was right.

All of us have weakness that must be dealt with, just like my shakes and someone else’s shortness. When this happens, a disability occurs. Plain and simple. We all have them, we all deal with them, it’s a part of life. It’s how we react to those disabilities, it’s how we break down the barriers they present, or work our way around them, over them, or through them, that determines how big or little those disabilities are. ... Read more

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Understanding your Barriers more and Defeat Them
This book is more than information it's a Journey. I share my life with the reader though small stories of my life. These stories cover any things from not making the grade to man's best friend (Shelton in my case). After the stories is where the journey begins. Each story has a lesson for the reader to understand what I want them to take from the story, followed by a journal entry so you can apply what you have learnt. All these lesson are geared to show that we can overcome the daily challenges and find a path towards success. I only ask one thing of the reader is once your done with this book to hone your skills that you've learnt though this book and other ways. By doing that you will be further along in your pathway of success

A motivational and inspirational life journey
From CP to CPA: One Man's Triumph Over the Disability of Cerebral Palsy is an uplifting personal testimony of Robin Pritts drive to achieve his dreams and overcome barriers set in his path by having contracted Cerebral Palsy. Tracing his journey from a Special Education classroom to the University of Illinois where he successfully obtained CPA certification, From CP to CPA is a motivational and inspirational life journey which is very highly recommended reading for anyone having to cope with a life-altering disability, injury, or illness.

TAKING THE 'DIS' OUT OF DISABILITY
"My own path to success is not finished. I have many more dreams and goals to obtain before crossing the finish line. This is likely to be the same for you. Whether your dreams are for financial success, starting a new business, or just getting a job and starting your own family, no one can determine whether you've won or lost in this magical game of life-except yourself."
~ Rob Pritts, FROM CP TO CPA

Despite your disability, you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Despite your disability, you are a valuable and contributing member of society. Despite your disability, you are a unique and special individual the likes of which the world has never seen. Sound to good to be true? It isn't. That's the feeling you'll get while reading Rob Pritts' triumphant new self-help book, FROM CP TO CPA: One Man's Triumph over Cerebral Palsy.

As a popular and inspiring motivational speaker on the subject of disability awareness, Rob Pritts makes no apologies for the fact the he has cerebral palsy. And why should he? From the start, Rob has never let CP slow him down or throw up barriers in the way of his many hopes and dreams. From a self-contained Special Education classroom to the University of Illinois, where Rob obtained a Bachelor of Science degree, to obtaining the CPA certification, Rob's experiences have allowed him to excel into what his former teachers call a "Special Ed Success Story!"

And now that Rob has excelled at his life's ambitions, he is eager to share his positive philosophy with other people with disabilities in his new book: FROM CP TO CPA: One Man's Triumph Over Cerebral Palsy!

From special education teachers to their students, from corporate CEOs to frustrated housewives, from churches to colleges, Rob's message is the same: Don't be discouraged by the cards you've been dealt. Instead, make sure you've always got a winning hand by facing each day with a positive mental attitude-and a humble sense of gratitude.

Rob mixes personal stories of his life as a disabled child, student, graduate, and professional CPA with easy-to-digest lessons aimed at awakening the disability in us all. Followed by evocative journal prompts, FROM CP TO CPA becomes more than just a book, it evolves into an interactive journey through our very souls.

Reading Rob's book is not always easy. Whether you're disabled, or someone without a disability, facing up to your own misconceived notions or perhaps even prejudices is a direct result of Rob's illuminating prose and self-effacing humor. Yet I dare you to walk away from this book uninspired, and as such it makes the perfect tool for facing life more positively when you've been feeling down or uninspired.

Understanding your Barriers more and DefeatThem
This book is more than information it's a Journey.I share my life with the reader though small stories of my life. These stories cover any things from not making the grade to man's best friend (Shelton in my case).After the stories is where the journey begins.Each story has a lesson for the reader to understand what I want them to take from the story, followed by a journal entry so you can apply what you have learnt.All these lesson are geared to show that we can overcome the daily challenges and find a path towards success.I only ask one thing of the reader is once your done with this book to hone your skills that you've learnt though this book and other ways.By doing that you will be further along in your pathway of success ... Read more

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I'm Stacy and I have cerebral palsy. I don't talk or look like you - but I am like you. It hurts me when people treat me differently because they don't under-stand...but do you know what? I don't let other people keep me from having dreams. ... Read more

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This manual is designed to provide a first multi-disciplinary, comprehensive guide to the evaluation and treatment of children with cerebral palsy. The book discusses assessment and treatment of children with hypotonic, hypertonic, athetoid, and ataxic CP as well as spastic diplegia and congenital hemiplegia.

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This exhaustive resource is the definitive guide to the interdisciplinary care of children with cerebral palsy. Based on the team approach developed at the Cerebral Palsy Clinic at the Children's Seashore House and at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia,Caring for Children with Cerebral Palsy was written by pediatricians and orthopedic surgeons as well asphysical and ocupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, social workers, educators, and administrators.

This daily-use handbook delivers detailed information on a multitude of issues relevant to treatment and supports so that you'll find the perspective you need to make sound, team-based caregiving decisions. Presenting a conceptual framework for care delivery and emphasizing goals for development and competency in family and community settings, this in-depth,practical reference is a must for physicians,workers, home visitors, and families. ... Read more