Teaching Motor Skills to Children With Cerebral Palsy And Similar Movement Disorders: A Guide for Parents And Professionals

Teaching Motor Skills to Children With Cerebral Palsy And Similar Movement Disorders: A Guide for Parents And Professionals is the first parent tool I have seen that really breaks therapy down in a simple way that makes one feel "I can do this". As a grandparent of a child with CP, I have often been frustrated by a lack of resources that show details like this book. There are many pictures throughout that indicate how to do exercises and movements. I especially liked the guide that helps place where the child is at developmentally as related to other children with CP. Some sort of a yard stick like this has been missing in any other books I have read. I am EXCITED to try all the things in the book. There is a progression to the book that allows baby steps and an idea of what comes next in physical therapy. WOW! Thank you!

I am a parent with a child with CP- This book is GREAT because... 1) It provides a realistic milestone chart- something I've never been able to refer to in other books on child development. 2) It gives great advice no PT ever mentioned. For example, to never put socks on your child. 3) It gives a point-blank explanation of what to do NOW for your child, and to what NOT to wait for. No one ever told me alot of these things Granted, it was depressing at points, but this book sort of slapped me in the face about motor skills. The book talks alot about how time is Not on your child's side, and it motivated me and other caregivers to do MORE INTENSIVE therapy with my girl.

What an excellent new resource this author has provided us with! This book is very well organized and thoughtfully researched to provide the most updated information and answers to parents most burning questions as well as give ideas and advice to parents and professionals. Most books focus heavily on the difference between normal motor development (some of which children with CP will not be able to achieve) and the motor and muscle abnormalities of children with CP but are usually not as positive as this one. I especially enjoyed the optimism with which this book was written and the guidelines it gave for reaching realistic goals. It was niceto see a discussion of newer treatments such as SDR and ITB Therapies as well. Destined to become a classic work!

Our grandson has cerebral palsy. Our daughter tells me that, despite all of the service providers he sees, she had not known how important it is to stretch him daily. Each of his service providers had thought that one of the others had mentioned that. She says that they (therapists, etc.) all think that this is one of the best c.p. how-to books around. Thank you.

This is a book that is useful to both the occupational/physical therapist and the parents of a child with cerebral palsy. The exercises are easy to understand and nicely illustrated. It is informative and covers many aspects in layman terms. Most importantly, it looks at the child as a developing individual with an array of needs, not just the physical challenges they are presented with. As a therapist, I appreciated the rationale behind the stretching program. A great resource for all involved in the care of a child with cerebral palsy.

This is by far one of the best books we own! It has been extremely helpful in understanding how we can help our daughter and why we need to do certain activities. Love this book and highly recommend it! It has great step-by-step (with pictures) daily stretching routines for the entire body and shows different ways of doing them so as children get older they can do it themselves. Love it!

I am a pediatric OT and have am treating an infant with cerebral palsy. This book helps break down some techniques to educate the baby's parents for their home program. It has also helped me learn handling techniques for my therapy sessions, as I am still a new therapist. Haven't read the entire book yet, but I read sections as it relates to my patient and her development.

I am the mother of a special needs 2 1/2 yr old. And while she does not have CP, she has challenges with movement. I am very actively involved in my daughter's therapy and this book game me even more ideas as to things I can do at home with her. Some of the ideas were so simple, yet so perfectly wonderful, that I felt so stupid for not trying them sooner, as well for not having been told by my DD's PT about them. GREAT book.If you have a special needs child with movement issues, BUY THIS BOOK!!!!

Book is very helpful for all parents those who had child with cerebral palsy.

I am a pediatrician and I found this book very useful. I was looking for this kind book for a long time.

I cant rate this book highly enough for parents who have received a diagnosis of movement disorder in their baby. At a time when you are frightened of the future for your child and bewildered by the condition of cerebral palsy and its implications, this book sets out clearly and reassuringly what may be happening with your child. Some books on the subject are so technical they are terrifying, and looking on the internet will leave you rocking in a corner! Most usuful of all are the step by step instructions on positioning and encouraging your child to work towards the best possible outcome for them with your help. With cerebral palsy early intervention is essential and the younger they are started on a physio regime the better for their future. Because the book explains clearly why you are doing certain exercises you are more confident and can help your child more. The physio was very impressed with the book and will be getting one for the department so it is definately a must for parents (who do the majority of the work!)

I did not buy this book for myself, but having read through some chapters I found a wealth of practical advice to help parents and practitioners looking for activities and progressive goals to reach. The case studies and pictures will help anybody who is starting in this area to realise that there is lot to learn from experience, but also encourage them to push for progress and use their imagination to look for realistic solutions to daily problems.

Absolutely impressed with the speed of my order being delivered, many thanks as this book is very much needed.