Handling the Young Child with Cerebral Palsy at Home

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By Nancie Finnie

For therapists, teachers, doctors and nurses to provide handouts with practical suggestions for parents/carers regarding the handling of their child during routine activities.

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It includes advice about activities, lifting, handling, aids to mobility, equipment, feeding, fine motor skills, dressing, sleeping and communication plus educational information. Fundamental to the successful treatment of children with cerebral palsy is the cooperation of the parents in home handling. The age group covered is from infancy up to 5 years - a time when a child is handled and taught mainly by the parents. Based on the book 'Finnie's Handling the Young Child with Cerebral Palsy at Home' (Fourth Edition) by Nancie R Finnie and produced by Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann. Edited by Eva Bower.