The Cerebral Palsy Handbook: A practical guide for parents and carers - Softcover

Stanton, Marion

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0091876761 ISBN 13: 9780091876760

Publisher: Vermilion, 2002

Synopsis

Marion Stanton's book is an invaluable guide for all parents and guardians who are learning to care for a child with cerebral palsy. She highlights the positive experiences and emphasises the common parental wish to raise a bright, confident and happy child, whatever the obstacles. The book covers the early stages of cerebral palsy, choice of therapy and treatment, management of everyday life, education, informal support and social factors, legal rights and benefits, and planning for adulthood. There is also a fully updated and comprehensive reference section. With new research, changes in the benefits system and support networks, this will be a welcome and essential new edition.

About this title

About the Author

Marion Stanton is a qualified special needs teacher and mother of three children, including one who has cerebral palsy. She has co-founded an early learning group for children with disabilities and is an active member of the Alliance for Inclusive Education.

From the Inside Flap

ionate, comprehensive guide offers clear information for parents and guardians learning to care for a child with cerebral palsy. It covers the early stages, day-to-day care, types of treatment available, support networks, school and legal rights and benefits.

Edition details

• Publisher: Vermilion
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0091876761
• ISBN 13: 9780091876760
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 256