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The boy in the moon: A father's search for his disabled son

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Brown, Ian. [Toronto, ON]: Vintage Canada , 2010.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 655 BRO 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book tells the story of a father's personal journey and search for his disabled son. The author's son was born with a rare genetic mutation: at thirteen, his son weighs only 54 pounds, wears diapers, cannot speak and needs to wear special cuffs on his arms so that he cannot harm himself. Writ…
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Author
Brown, Ian
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Vintage Canada
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
Softcover; 295 p.
Subject
Parenting Children with Disabilities
Parenting Children with Physical Disabilities
Genetic Disorders
Abstract
This book tells the story of a father's personal journey and search for his disabled son. The author's son was born with a rare genetic mutation: at thirteen, his son weighs only 54 pounds, wears diapers, cannot speak and needs to wear special cuffs on his arms so that he cannot harm himself. Written with honesty and humour, this award winning book began as a Globe and Mail series.
ISBN
9780679310099
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 655 BRO 2009

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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

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