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This highly accessible guide describes how and why hemiplegia occurs, outlining the different approaches to therapy. It sets out guidance on how to support the child or young adult with hemiplegia. It is practically orientated, answering the questions posed by families, carers and the interdisciplinary team involved with the children.
| Title |
The hemiplegia handbook [electronic resource] : for parents and professionals / by Liz Barnes and Charlie Fairhurst. |
|---|---|
| Publisher |
London : Mac Keith Press |
| Creation Date |
2011 |
| Notes |
"A practical guide from Mac Keith Press in association with HemiHelp"--Cover. Includes index. English |
| Content |
Contents About the authors Foreword Chapter 1, Introduction , Liz Barnes Chapter 2, Understanding the brain and movement, Charlie Fairhurst The development of the nervous system The developed nervous system Movement - when it works Movement - when it doesn't work More than just a movement problem Chapter 3, Causes of hemiplegia/hemiparesis, Charlie Fairhurst Some terms and definitions Congenital causes of hemiplegia Chapter 4, Possible clinical problems:their signs and symptoms, Charlie Fairhurst Congenital hemiplegia Other clinical problems associated with congenital hemiplegiaAcquired hemiplegia - how it may present Other clinical problems associated with acquired hemiplegia Chapter 5, After diagnosis - what next? Liz Barnes Treatment Other sources of help in the early years The legal framework - rights and equality Local and national support groups National organizations Where to find out about benefits and other types of support Advice, information and campaigning for carers Chapter 6, Assessment andclinical management, Charlie Fairhurst The clinical patient pathway Team-working in health servicesA 'who's who' of the child development centre Assessments Investigations Interventions (treatments) Language assessments and interventions Intervention in emotional and behavioural disorders Problems as an adolescent and adult Chapter 7, Family life, Liz Barnes Early years Five to eleven Eleven to sixteen Sisters and brothers Family and friends Talking to your child about hemiplegia Useful resources Chapter 8, Education, Liz Barnes What additional support needs might a child with hemiplegia have? Additional support Transition: Early Years to PrimaryPrimary years Transition: primary to secondary Secondary years Transition to post-16 education Higher education Distance learning Useful names and addresses Chapter 9, Adult life, Liz Barnes Work Volunteering Self-employment Benefits and financial help Driving Health and well-being Friendships and relationships Parenthood Living with hemiplegia More useful addresses Chapter 10, The emotional impact ofhaving a child with a disability, Claire Edwards Becoming a parent What do we feel about disability? Being part of a community 'Getting with the system'Men and women Joy and celebration Living with the life you have - acknowledging, adapting and adjusting Glossary ofmedical terms Index |
| Series |
1st |
| Extent |
1 online resource (176 p.) |
| Language |
English |
| National Library system number |
997010707157705171 |
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