The Child with Spina Bifida

by Elizabeth M. Anderson, Bernie Spain

Overview

First published in 1977, this book focuses on the disability of spina bifida in children. Children with the condition frequently suffer with severe physical handicaps such as lower limb paralysis and incontinence, as well as intellectual impairment. It can be difficult for the families of these multiply handicapped children and they often require the help of professionals from many disciplines. In this book, the authors focus on practical suggestions for alleviating many of the problems brought about by the condition. Their suggestions are designed to help parents, as well as professionals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317326328
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/26/2016
Series:	Routledge Library Editions: Children and Disability
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	364
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

Elizabeth M. Anderson, Bernie Spain

Table of Contents

Introduction; Part 1 Medical aspects; Chapter 1 Physical and medical problems; Chapter 2 Incidence, causation and future trends; Part 2 Families with a spina bifida child; Chapter 3 Family problems; Chapter 4 Help for families; Part 3 Abilities, attainments and schooling; Chapter 5 Intellectual development; Chapter 6 The pre-school years; Chapter 7 Choosing a school; Chapter 8 Teaching children with spina bifida; Part 4 The child and the adolescent in Society; Chapter 9 Behavioural, emotional and social problems of children and adolescents with spina bifida; Chapter 10 After school: prospects for further education, training and employment; Chapter 12 Main findings and conclusions AppendicesGlossaryExample of Hyperverbal Behaviour in a Child with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Controlled by a Valve WPPSI and WISC Subtest FindingsExtract from an Intervention Programme for use with Spina Bifida InfantsExample from the Parental Involvement Project Development Charts (Jeffree, D. M. and McConkey R. (1976), Hodder and Stoughton, London)Percentage of 6-Year-Old Spina Bifida Children and Controls Scoring on Selected Items of Deviant Behaviour on the Rutter Teacher Questionniare (From GLC Survey)Sources of Information on Spina Bifida, Equipment and Aids, Benefits, and ToysResidential Further Education and/or Training Courses for Disabled School LeaversappG Usefull Addresses (See also );