Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay

Name: Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay
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By Sophie Levitt and Anne Addison

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Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay is an accessible and practical guide designed for paediatric practitioners and students. The thoroughly updated sixth edition integrates the latest evidence on motor control and learning, while maintaining an eclectic, holistic approach. It features expanded content on occupational therapy, classification systems, adolescents and adults with cerebral palsy, and equipment relevant to therapists. Supported by clear diagrams, photographs, and summaries, it offers therapeutic approaches and management options, emphasising positive relationships between therapists, patients, and families.
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This book is ideal for paediatric practitioners, occupational therapists, and students involved in the assessment and treatment of children and young people with cerebral palsy and motor delays.

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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.

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Praised by Dr Lewis Rosenbloom as an essential resource reflecting the expertise of two distinguished therapists, this book supports best practices in managing children with cerebral palsy. Doddy's Book Review highlights its thoroughness, ease of use, and coverage of interventions and management strategies, noting its valuable focus on adolescents and adults as well as directions to additional learning resources.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119373865

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 November 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 6th edition

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1021g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

Sophie Levitt is a Specialist Physiotherapist and Tutor in Developmental Paediatrics and Paediatric Neurology. Her career has encompassed high profile therapy posts in London. She currently consults to a variety of professionals involved in the field of cerebral palsy internationally.

Anne Addison is a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist working with children and young people with cerebral palsy and other neurodevelopmental disabilities.??She has worked across community, educational and acute hospital settings and currently has a specialist role supporting children with communication difficulties.