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Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term encompassing a group of non-progressive, non-contagious motor conditions that cause physical disability in human development, chiefly in the various areas of body movement. Cerebral refers to the cerebrum, which is the affected area of the brain (although the disorder most likely involves connections between the cortex and other parts of the brain such as the cerebellum), and palsy refers to disorder of movement. CP is caused by damage to the motor control centers of the developing brain and can occur during pregnancy (about 75 percent), during childbirth (about 5 percent) or after birth (about 15 percent) up to about age three. Further research is needed on adults with CP as the current literature is highly focused on the pediatric patient. Cerebral palsy describes a group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitation, that are attributed to nonprogressive disturbances that occurred in the developing fetal or infant brain. ... Read more

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Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term encompassing a group of non-progressive, non-contagious motor conditions that cause physical disability in human development, chiefly in the various areas of body movement. Cerebral refers to the cerebrum, which is the affected area of the brain (although the disorder most likely involves connections between the cortex and other parts of the brain such as the cerebellum), and palsy refers to disorder of movement. CP is caused by damage to the motor control centers of the developing brain and can occur during pregnancy (about 75 percent), during childbirth (about 5 percent) or after birth (about 15 percent) up to about age three. Further research is needed on adults with CP as the current literature is highly focused on the pediatric patient. Cerebral palsy describes a group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitation, that are attributed to nonprogressive disturbances that occurred in the developing fetal or infant brain.

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Cerebral palsy (Paperback) by Frederic P. Miller (Editor), Agnes F. Vandome (Editor), John McBrewster (Editor), Paperback: 104 pages, Publisher: Alphascript Publishing (VDM Publishing) (March 7, 2010), ISBN-10: 6130729138, ISBN-13: 978-6130729134
Stay away from this poor opuscule and all the Wikipedia based books published by VDM (Alpascript Publishing, Betascript Publishing, FastBook Publishing...)! ... Read more

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Sensitively written and illustrated, this book looks at cerebral palsy. Following the real-life experiences of young children with cerebral palsy, readers will discover the medical reasons behind it and what treatments are available to them. Readers will be given a real insight into the lives of children with cerebral palsy and will discover how they cope with the condition. They will also find out ways in which they can help people suffering from the illness. Complete with photographs, glossary, further information section and index. ... Read more

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The medical treatment and education of children with cerebral palsy is complex and involves a diverse range of professionals. Moreover, there are a number of different approaches for treating pediatric musculoskeletal impairments, such as therapy, orthotics, and surgery. Dr. Miller?s valuable resource helps members of the medical team navigate the complexity of cerebral palsy care. Readers will become familiar with treatments that fall outside of their own disciplines while also benefiting from a review of current practices in their own fields.

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great book
cerebral palsy by frreeman miller i can consider it one of the most compehnsive textbooks in that field it helped me alot understanding and interpreting the different gait patterns in cp children and differnt management technique i may ask every orthopaedic surgeon dealing with cp childern to buy this book. ... Read more

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This book is a practical guide to the effective treatment of cerebral palsy in children. It provides a set of principles by which to observe and analyze individual patients' problems and then plan treatment. With the help of this book, non-specialists working with children with cerebral palsy can make decisions and choose the appropriate therapeutic activities for each child. It includes examples of how to apply these principles to real-life situations, using easy-to-follow descriptions and illustrations. New to this revised edition is a chapter on sensory integration problems with children with cerebral palsy, which looks at ways of evaluating and then dealing with these problems. The author also integrates theory with practical skills more closely. ... Read more

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Since the first edition of this book was published in 1984, the intensive debates about the 'correct' method of treatment for children with cerebral palsy have been resolved; it is now possible to describe what is generally agreed to be the optimal approach. This entirely rewritten new edition compiles the most up-to-date information, reflecting a worldwide overview. Coverage includes the coordination of care and the management team; the types of cerebral palsy; assessment; goal-setting; learning and neural plasticity; global therapeutic approaches and more focused (topical) therapies; the mechanisms of deformity, its prevention and treatment; and the transition to adult life. ... Read more

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The 4th edition of Finnie's Handling the Young Child with Cerebral Palsy at Home has been updated to reflect the current practices of today. It aims to help parents assist their child with cerebral palsy (CP) towards achieving the most comfortable independence in all activities. It is hoped to show how, by using typical parenting skills, which involve guiding and exposing a child to develop through challenging experiences, the child with CP will also develop. The book is also intended to help professionals and other carers new to this field understand, support and encourage young children with CP and their families.

Over the years since the first edition of this book was written ideas on appropriate therapies have changed and developed. Similarly opinion on early intervention has changed and the method of delivery of service has in some places moved from centralisation to home-based or community provision. The emphasis of this new edition however remains on a holistic approach to the child's needs seeing the difficulties in relation to the overall development of the child as a unique person from childhood to adulthood.

• Assessment procedures and prediction of future abilities
• Management of problems (including medication if appropriate) such as epilepsy, constipation, eneurisis, nourishment, difficulty with sleeping, crying, temper tantrums, sensory deficits and deformity
• Stimulation, fitness, problem solving, compensatory strategies and ease of management

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Having never uttered a word in his life, 40-year-old Jim Grimm profoundly and joyfully touches the lives of all who come to know him. Born with cerebral palsy and unable to communicate verbally or move of his own volition, Jim has turned what by all accounts is a severely isolating lifelong disability into a gift for connecting deeply with others. The Heart's Alphabet is Jim's self-told story, painstakingly spelled out, letter by letter, with the assistance of an interpreter. It is a tale of personal perseverance, a tribute to loving families, and -- most of all -- a testament to the possibilities that lie within each of us. ... Read more

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An amazing book.An amazing person.
Jim Grimm passed away today.In my grief I am compelled to write this review to make sure that people read this book.Jim's story is a powerful one that provides a rare opportunity to understand the world of a brilliant person who is trapped by physical disability and accompanying serious health issues. Persons with disabilities, their families, friends, teachers and care-givers, will all take away lessons, laughs and tears from this book. There is no longer a chance to know this amazing man in person, but he has left us this precious gift.

Daring to Live with Cerebal Palsy
Tears and laughter will come with reading this "The Heart's Alphabet". James Grimm tells his own story about haveing all the hopes, passions, and goals of a normal individuaal trapped in an abnormal body. It will change your view of what handicap is about. ... Read more

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This Fourth Edition reflects the significant recent progress that has occurred in the field of functional brain imaging, particularly the increased use of PET/SPECT, the use of SPECT and PET in movement disorders and dementia, and advances in radiopharmaceutical development and instrumentation. Chapter topics include PET physics and instrumentation, PET radiopharmaceuticals, SPECT radiopharmaceuticals, and technical factors.

The entire book has been thoroughly revised to reflect an appropriate balance between SPECT and PET applications. Highlights of this edition include a new chapter on neuroreceptor imaging and kinetic modeling, a new chapter on brain imaging in movement disorders, and significant updates on SPECT radiopharmaceuticals. ... Read more

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A great guide!
I enjoyed this textbook very much.The pictures are clear, and the text is concise and informative.It's also up to date.I strongly recommend this book to those in the neurosciences, nuclear medicine, and radiology! ... Read more

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The purpose of this symposium was to present and discuss the use of hyperbaric oxygenation treatment and certain ancillary procedures for cerebral palsy and the brain-injured child.

Worldwide data as well as research being accomplished on the subject was covered.Some of the leading international clinicians, physicians, scientists, and active parental forerunners in the use of hyperbaric oxygen treatment for these children took part in the many presentations and discussions.This provided a unique opportunity for each of these groups to interact with those from other countries to share clinical results, new ideas and successful protocols.It brought together those who are working with hyperbaric oxygenation and others who are working on newer, promising methods designed to assist children with cerebral palsy and brain injuries.

These Proceedings feature scientific papers presented by medical practioners from more than 14 counties who are studying the effets of hyperbaric oxygenation on cerebral palsy and traumatic brain injuries. ... Read more

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A Must!
Not much in print regarding HBO and CP and brain injuries in children.This book is highly recommended.

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Zacharias is a little cricket, who helps his friend, Dennis T., cope with the daily challenges that he faces due to Cerebral Palsy. This story demonstrates how friendship and understanding can positively influence those around us.It was written to help young children and adults alike, learn about some characteristics of Cerebral Palsy and start a dialogue.This book carries with it family values and encouragement for the future. ... Read more

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I enjoyed the first 9 pages!
Not much to this book. Zacharias Cricket costs more than the average children's paperback picture book, but doesn't offer anything spectacular. My wife (who has Cerebral Palsy) and I read Zacharias Cricket together and decided we like the first half of the book (the first 9 pages), but not rest. The book starts with cute drawings and rhyme but Zacharias Cricket quickly becomes a plea to help kids in wheelchairs "always have a very special day". It's not a bad book but there are many other choices that are better quality and less expensive. I bought this book from Amazon.com because 1) Zacharias Cricket is new (2007), 2) there were no copies available at any libraries in my state of Colorado, 3) there were no reviews of the book and 4) our family is always looking for great children's books on disability. Children's books I would recommend which feature a friend in a wheelchair include: Best Friend on Wheels: A Concept Book, A Rainbow of Friendsand My Pal, Victor / Mi amigo, Victor (Bilingual in English and Spanish). You can also check out my Listmania list called Great Children's Books on Disability for more ideas. ... Read more

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This book is the result of studies on cerebral palsy (CP) in children that the authors and thier collaborators (medical doctors and therapists) have carried out in the recent years. It addresses the manin topICS associated with the evaluation of adaptive functions in the spastic forms of the CP (definition and modifications over the most recent decades, newly classified orientations,etiipathogenesism anatomic functional correlations,semiotics, and the so-called associated disorders: visual, cognitive, and behavioral. The main goal of this book is to offer readily accessible information on the nature of the disease, the problems correlated with prognosis, and the rehabilitation. The text is complemented with a DVD with clinical cases subdivided according to classifications proposed by authors. Because of its instructive nature and practical approach, the book will be an invaluable tool for practitioners already working in this field (medical doctors, child neuropsychiatrists and physiatrists, and rehabilitation therapists), for university students studying physical and occupational therapy, and for residents in rehabilitative medicine, child neurology and orthopedics. ... Read more

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Families are profoundly affected by a child's brain injury, and their participation and support play a critical role in the child’s adjustment and ongoing development. As such, today's literature contains a growing number of studies that document the importance of the family's role in the child's recovery.

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Nathan lives next door to Miss Sandy, a raptor rehabilitator. She’s very busy taking care of injured birds of prey, like owls and hawks. Nathan wishes he could help Miss Sandy with some of her chores, but he is confined to his wheelchair because of cerebral palsy.

Then Fire, an owl with a broken wing, comes to Miss Sandy. Fire is desperate to fly and Nathan can’t wait for Fire to get her wish. But on the day Fire tries to fly, she cannot do it. Miss Sandy says the owl’s wing will never be strong enough. The light goes out in Fire’s eyes and she stops eating.

Nathan desperately searches for a way to help Fire, not realizing that what he finds will help transform his life as well. ... Read more

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Inspiring tale about a child coping with disability
"Nathan's Wish: A Story About Cerebral Palsy" is a well-written book that addresses the challenges faced by a young boy, Nathan, who suffers from cerebral palsy. Nathan's next-door neighbor, Miss Sandy, is a raptor rehabilitator and one day she rescues a screech owl with a broken wing. Nathan empathizes with the injured bird as he witnesses the bird's futile attempts to free itself from its cage, though its too weak to do so. This is how Nathan himself feels - he feels trapped by his lack of mobility, confined to his wheelchair or walker. When Fire, the screech owl loses its appetite and becomes listless due to lack of activity, Nathan tries his best to find a solution - resulting in a happy outcome for all. Nathan too finds that he can help out after all, in more ways than one.

As classrooms in the United States become more inclusive, it is imperative that children and young adults learn about some of the disabilities faced by their peers such as cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD, etc. This book is pitched perfectly for children grades K-3, and I would highly recommend it for school libraries. It is also a wonderful book for parents to read with their children and discuss the issues within. The color illustrations are vivid and enhance the narrative. Highly recommended!

Fly Like an Eagle!
"I want to fly like an eagle, till I'm free.Fly like an eagle, let my spirit carry me." -- Steve Miller Band, 1976

Nathan is a young boy who has cerebral palsy.He uses a walker and a wheelchair for mobility.

Nathan's neighbor, Ms. Sandy is a raptor rehabilitator.She takes in injured raptors (birds of prey) and nurses them back to health.In time, she retains them to survive in their natural habitat.

Nathan dearly wishes he could be more helpful to Ms. Sandy and her birds.When an injured female owl named Fire is brought to her, it is Nathan who helps Ms. Sandy work with her.The bird's wing is broken and had to be reset; while Fire is healing, Nathan cleans the aviaries and fills the water pails.

In time, the owl's wing heals.Eager to be on her way, she tries to fly, only to crash to the ground.Dispirited, Fire languishes in the cage while Ms. Sandy explains to Nathan that she cannot be returned to the wild with that traumatized wing.Nathan bonds with the bird, knowing just how painful it is to wish for freedom and mobility, only to find it inaccessible.He brainstorms to come up with an idea to help the bird.

Going online, Nathan reads about injured female birds acting as "mama" birds to orphan birds.Suggesting this to Ms. Sandy, the pair bring some orphaned owlets to Fire.That is very heartwarming, as is Fire's feeding the little owlets.

This is a beautiful and very moving story that might make you cry.The boy's love for the bird and the parallels he sees in his own life and that of the bird named Fire are truly heartwarming.It is this kind of indomitable spirit that makes one think of the Steve Miller 1976 classic, "Fly Like an Eagle." ... Read more

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For most children with cerebral palsy, the extent to which they can use their hands is critical to their overall development. Over the last two decades there have been major advances in the understanding of hand function. Particularly in children with cerebral palsy, assessment of hand function has become more exact and the range of possible interventions has expanded. Changes in treatment approaches can be seen in neurorehabilitation, orthopaedic management, developmental pediatrics and rehabilitation including occupational and physical therapy practices.
In this book, selected experts from around the world in the fields of neuroimaging, neurology, orthopaedics, anatomy, motor control and motor learning provide fundamental theoretical information for the development of hand function in children with cerebral palsy. The book also shows how theory can be translated into practice by clinicians who provide assessment and intervention services to improve hand use in this population in sections written by researchers in occupational and physical therapy. Linking different fields of knowledge, this book highlights new perspectives and provides the best evidence for different types of intervention. By focusing only on hand function this essential book highlights new concepts for clinicians and others working towards the overall well-being of children with cerebral palsy. ... Read more

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This book is a complete guide for caregivers of children with cerebral palsy or traumatic brain injuries who are considering using hyperbaric oxygenation therapy. Written in a semi-scientific manner, the information should also be of value to physicians, researchers, and insurance providers seeking accurate and proven insight about the value of hyperbaric oxygenation therapy for children. ... Read more

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A Review by Frederick S. Cramer, M.D.
Dr. Richard Neubauer has created a must-read for all parents, family members and other caregivers of children with cerebral palsy or other brain injury.He has taken a complex medical subject and explained it such that people without specific medical training can understand.This book is equally suited to readers interested in learning more about either cerebral palsy or traumatic brain injury, with both topics handled well and without confusion.Cerebral palsy is a multi-factorial term for hypoxic brain injury in the peri-birth time period.i.e. in-utero or during the birth process, something causes the interruption of the normal blood supply and oxygen to the brain of the baby.The other type of brain injury in the young child is traumatic - e.g. near drowning, suffocation or motor vehicle/bicycle accident.

"Hyperbaric Oxygenation for Cerebral Palsy and the Brain-Injured Child" excels in meeting one of the most urgent needs of a parent with a recently injured child - the need for factual credible medical information.Dr. Neubauer includes a clear discussion of the underlying physiology of the brain and how it works, followed by the mechanics of cerebral plasy and brain injury that provides a solid foundation for later discussions related to treatment.He then introduces a new and sophisticated diagnostic technique called Single Photon Emission Computer Tomography (SPECT).SPECT scanning is of particular interest with regard to brain-injured children because it represents an opportunity to objectively access brain function in patients with cerebral palsy or brain injury - a capability that adds significant science to what might otherwise be simply anecdotal observations of patient improvement.

It is with this background that Dr. Neubauer provides readers with the foundation to understand the principle thesis of his book - that intermittent, high-dose oxygen administered as a drug directly addresses the pathophysiology of brain injury, leading to sometimes rearkable improvements in brain function and quality of life.He explains the medical basis for Hyperbaric Oxygenation Therapy (HBOT), along with a thorough discussion of why HBO can, and does in his opinion, fundamentally improve brain function in children with cerebral palsy or traumatic brain injury.Dr. Neubauer concludes with a pragmatic discussion of costs, insurance, acceptance by the medical community at large, and how to find a HBOT center that is skilled in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy or brain injury.

While this book is not intended as an academic discourse on the subject of cerebral palsy and traumatic brain injury, Dr Neubauer provides a realistic perspective that not every patient will respond to HBOT.He notes that each child is different and only 70-80% can be expected to respond favorably.This is why SPECT scan is stressed as an objective technique for the parents to realize whether there is any hope for their child.For example, if the SPECT scan does not improve after six months of treatment, the child is not likely to respond.

Lastly, the book also includes several examples of clinical success with various children, with perhaps the most compelling being Rebecca Nemeth written by her father.Mr. Nemeth shares his experience of fear and frustration, along with the hope and joy realized through the improved quality of life his daughter has experienced following HBOT.

"Hyperbaric Oxygenation for Cerebral Palsy and the Brain-Injured Child" promises to remain the defining book for parents for many years to come.

This review was written by Frederick S. Cramer, M.D.,President, XIV International Congress on Hyperbaric Medicine. ... Read more

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An informative and thought-provoking new series that takes an in-depth look at common illnesses and disabilities. ... Read more