Some information about the type and degree of cerebral palsy would be
informative before suggesting a specific book. Also are you a carer
for someone who has CP?, Do you have CP, are you a physiotherapist or
whatever.
My daughter (now aged 15 months) has mild to moderate spastic
diplegia.
I have done quite alot of reading around the subject. Our needs are
primarily on gross motor skills but all developmental aspects appear
to be related so most books cover a range of deveopmental issues. The
most useful books I have found to explain CP its treatment and
management are as follows:
Nacy Finnie. 1997 3rd edition. Handling the young child with
cerebral palsy at home. (I have found this to be an excellent book,
not too technical and very practical with lots of excellent drawings
and commonsense ideas)
Hanson. M. J. and Harris S. R. Teaching the young child with motor
delays. ( This is an American publication also very useful and clear
especially in the way it breaks down each motor activity and guides
you through the process to help the child progress. An excellent
aspect of this book is the appendices which clearly illustrate
deveopmental milestones, uniquely indicating the range as well as the
average age of attainment. For us comiong to terms with our daughters
disability this was helpful.)
Both these books are readily available either from a public library or
I know Dillons in Gower Street< london stock them.
If you are interested in more references or discussing these books
further I would be quite happy to continue of the list.
All the best
Peter Mayer
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Subject: Cerebral palsy
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Date: 18/05/98 13:57
Hi,
I am wondering whether anyone could suggest some good books on cerebral
palsy that includes its management. Would also appreciate if I were
given some websites too.
Anyone familiar with the use of lycra as a soft splint for CP children.
This is new to me and I am interested to know more about it like how it
works etc.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Juliana
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