Understanding Cerebral Palsy: A Guide for Parents and Professionals

by Marion Stanton

An invaluable starting point for anyone encountering cerebral palsy for the first time, this book provides essential background information on causes, types and symptoms, as well as vital advice about the treatments, therapies and sources of support available. Practical tips on everyday considerations such as communication, diet and education will help parents achieve the best quality of life for their child. A final chapter explores options after compulsory education and how best to support a young person making the transition to independent adulthood. Using personal experience and case studies as sources of inspiration, as well as a comprehensive list of resources to signpost readers to further information, this positive handbook will help parents and professionals more fully understand cerebral palsy and the different options available to people with the condition.

224 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 2012

Reviews

[Barb · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very informative book appropriate for parents and professionals who work with people of all types of abilities. It is focused on services in the UK but often sites similar services in US and has a country by country reference list. The author is a special education teacher and has a son with CP. It covers early development, augmentative communication, daily living, education, after school issues, and relationships. It is very thorough and honest. There are many great websites throughout for more information. I am recommending my workplace order this book for further reference.

[Hind · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great starting point for those who just received a CP diagnosis.
More U.K. based, not irrelevant nonetheless.