This pioneering book offers a refreshingly new practical
approach for those caring for a child with multiple disabilities

Basic Abilities: A Whole Approach : A Developmental Guide for Children With Disabilities

Parenting & Relationships

Levitt, Sophie

Disabilities & Hyperactivity

Souvenir Pr Ltd

The first two editions of this well-respected text became established as the leading textbook in pediatric physiotherapy. This new edition has been extensively revised and updated. Written by an international authority in the field, it provides a valuable source of practical treatment suggestions for physiotherapists treating children with cerebral palsy and development delay. It evaluates many forms of treatment within a holistic approach, to provide a comprehensive base of knowledge for every physiotherapist who works in pediatrics.

Treatment of cerebral palsy and motor delay

distributed by Lippincott]

The first two editions of this well-respected text became established as the leading textbook in pediatric physiotherapy. This new edition has been extensively revised and updated. Written by an international authority in the field, it provides a valuable source of practical treatment suggestions for physiotherapists treating children with cerebral palsy and development delay. It evaluates many forms of treatment within a holistic approach, to provide a comprehensive base of knowledge for every physiotherapist who works in pediatrics.

Treatment of Cerebral Palsy in Motor Delay

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

Wiley/Blackwell

Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay is a highly practical, easy-to-read resource for all paediatric practitioners and students working with the developmental abilities and difficulties of children, providing a thorough overview of cerebral palsy and its treatment. The sixth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to integrate the latest evidence-base on motor control and motor learning, whilst still retaining Sophie Levitt's eclectic, holistic and functional approach. It includes greater detail on paediatric occupational therapy, classification systems, the latest systematic reviews of research, as well as an expanded chapter on adolescents and adults with cerebral palsy. The chapter on equipment has also been increased so as to be of further relevance to occupational therapists. Supported by clear diagrams and photographs, as well as summaries to consolidate learning, it outlines therapeutic approaches and suggests treatment and management options, providing a wealth of practical information. The book promotes positive relationships between therapists, people with cerebral palsy and their families.

Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay

Medical Books

Addison, Anne

Basic Sciences

Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay is first and foremost a practical book, a distillation of the author's considerable experience in treating those affected by cerebral palsy. It provides an outline of therapeutic approaches and suggests treatment options. It integrates various current ideas on motor control and motor learning in a further development of the author's Collaborative Learning Approach. The fourth edition offers a new chapter on adolescents and adults with cerebral palsy. It also provides a commentary on research and measurement, adjuncts to treatment, specialised medical procedures and complementary medicine. Key features * Written by an international authority in the field * Extensively revised, updated and well referenced * Highly illustrated * Emphasises an eclectic, functional and holistic approach * Promotes positive individual-therapist relationships The book is aimed primarily at those concerned with the developmental abilities and difficulties of children, particularly physiotherapists and occupational therapists working in paediatrics. Doctors and other healthcare professionals will also find useful insights in the book. Parents of people with cerebral palsy can learn more about therapy by consulting the book together with their therapist.

Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay is first andforemost a practical book, a distillation of Sophie Levitt’sconsiderable experience in treating those affected by cerebralpalsy. This fifth edition outlines therapeutic approaches andsuggests treatment and management options, providing a wealth ofpractical information, supported by clear diagrams and photographs,on assessment, management and treatment. The book emphasisesan eclectic, holistic approach, and integrates current ideas onmotor control and motor learning in a further development ofLevitt’s Collaborative Learning Approach. This newedition provides greater commentary on evidence-based practice, aswell as practical, updated information on the use of botulinumtoxin, orthopaedic surgery and the therapist's role following theseprocedures. The book is aimed primarily at practitioners and students concernedwith the developmental abilities and difficulties of children,particularly physiotherapists and occupational therapists workingin paediatrics. Doctors and other healthcare professionals willalso find useful insights in the book. Parents, families and alsoteachers of people with cerebral palsy can learn more about therapyby consulting the book together with their therapist.
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<li>Written by an international authority in the field</li>
<li>Extensively revised, updated and well referenced</li>
<li>Emphasises an eclectic, functional and holistic approach</li>
<li>Highly illustrated</li>
<li>Promotes positive relationships between therapists, people withcerebral palsy and their families</li>
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From the Foreword:
"I greatly welcome the fifth edition of this book which bringstogether the management of cerebral palsies into a comprehensivebut readable form… This book is in my view an essential partof both a therapist’s and doctor’s basic understandingof the subject… This book remains essential for thosemanaging children with disability." —Brian Neville,Professor of Childhood Epilepsy, Professor of Paediatric Neurology,University College London, Institute of Child Health/Great OrmondStreet Hospital for Children NHS Trust.

Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay, 5th Edition

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Basic Abilities: A Whole Approach : A Developmental Guide for Children With Disabilities

Treatment of cerebral palsy and motor delay

Treatment of Cerebral Palsy in Motor Delay

Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay

Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay

Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay, 5th Edition