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Understanding cerebral palsy: A guide for parents and professionals

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112796
Stanton, Marion. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2012.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 496 STA 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book provides essential background information on causes, types and symptom of Cerebral Palsy, as well as advice about the treatments, therapies and sources of support available.
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Author
Stanton, Marion
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
Softcover: 213 p.
Series
JKP Essentials Series
Subject
Cerebral Palsy
Abstract
This book provides essential background information on causes, types and symptom of Cerebral Palsy, as well as advice about the treatments, therapies and sources of support available.
ISBN
9781849050609
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 496 STA 2012

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BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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Hip surveillance program for children with cerebral palsy: What is hip surveillance and why is it important for my child? (Arabic)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114797
Child Health BC. [Vancouver, BC?]: Child Health BC | Lead Benefactor Save on foods , 2016.
URL
http://www.childhealthbc.ca/sites/default/files/Family%20Hip%20Surveillance%20Booklet%20Arabic%20April%202016_0.pdf
Material Type
Online
This booklet summarizes the BC Consensus Statement on Hip Surveillance for children with cerebral palsy, which was developed in 2011 and 2012 by parents of these children, and lots of nurses and physicians across BC.
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URL
http://www.childhealthbc.ca/sites/default/files/Family%20Hip%20Surveillance%20Booklet%20Arabic%20April%202016_0.pdf
Corporate Author
Child Health BC
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Child Health BC
Lead Benefactor Save on foods
Publication Date
2016
Subject
Cerebral Palsy
Abstract
This booklet summarizes the BC Consensus Statement on Hip Surveillance for children with cerebral palsy, which was developed in 2011 and 2012 by parents of these children, and lots of nurses and physicians across BC.
Notes
http://childhealthbc.ca/hips
BCCH1818B
Language
Arabic
Material Type
Online
URLs
http://www.childhealthbc.ca/sites/default/files/Family%20Hip%20Surveillance%20Booklet%20Arabic%20April%202016_0.pdf
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On the path to possibility: A guide book for children, youth and families living with cerebral palsy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123830
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Toronto, ON: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
URL
https://hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services/cp-booklet
Material Type
Booklet
Online
From the authors:; "Many parents ask us, What can I read about cerebral palsy? This booklet was written to answer that very question. We hope this booklet will help explain what cerebral palsy (CP) is and what supports Holland Bloorview can offer."; Note: Pages 1-15 contain general information that…
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URL
https://hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services/cp-booklet
Corporate Author
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Physical Description
PDF; 23 pages
Subject
Cerebral Palsy
Abstract
From the authors:
"Many parents ask us, What can I read about cerebral palsy? This booklet was written to answer that very question. We hope this booklet will help explain what cerebral palsy (CP) is and what supports Holland Bloorview can offer."
Note: Pages 1-15 contain general information that may be helpful to families outside Ontario.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
URLs
https://hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services/cp-booklet
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Teaching motor skills to children with Cerebral Palsy and similar movement disorders: A guide for parents and professionals

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111691
Martin, Sieglinde. [Bethesda, MD]: Woodbine House , 2006.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 496 MAR 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book is designed for parents, therapists, and other caregivers to help young 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 guid…
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Author
Martin, Sieglinde
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
Woodbine House
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
Softcover: 237 p.
Subject
Cerebral Palsy
Movement Disorders
Motor Development
Parenting Children with Physical Disabilities
Abstract
This book is designed for parents, therapists, and other caregivers to help young 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.
Includes dozens of exercises with accompanying photos that parents may incorporate into daily routines at home with the guidance and support of their child's physical therapist.
Exercises address: head control, protective reactions, proper positioning, independent sitting with and without arm support, transitional movements, daily stretching, improving muscle strength and coordination, balance training, gait training.
ISBN
9781890627720
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 496 MAR 2006

Copies

Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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