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Children with Spina Bifida: A Parents' Guide

by Marlene (edt) Lutkenhoff

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Thoroughly revised and updated, this compassionate and comprehensive guide covers the medical, therapeutic and educational issues that arise from birth to age six. Chapters focus on specific issues, such as: ? Causes of spina bifida ? Prenatal diagnosis ? Neurosurgery ? Urological & bowel management ? Orthopedic concerns ? Physical therapy ? Common medical problems ? Development ? Day-to-day parenting issues ? Education & accommodations ? A child's emotional health ? Legal rights & hurdles ? Perspectives from adolescents & adults with spina bifida New to this edition is the latest information on research and medical advancements, including prenatal testing and surgery; new treatments & medications; the link between low folic acid levels and spina bifida; new rating systems for assessing mobility; an overview of orthotics & wheelchair options; changes to federal education law (IDEA); and much more. Resource guide and glossary included.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781890627775
Subtitle:
A Parents' Guide
Author:
Lutkenhoff, Marlene (edt)
Editor:
Lutkenhoff, Marlene
Publisher:
Woodbine House
Subject:
Children with Special Needs
Subject:
Pediatrics
Subject:
Abnormalities
Subject:
Spine
Subject:
Handicapped
Subject:
Parenting - General
Copyright:
2007
Edition Description:
Second
Publication Date:
November 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
395
Dimensions:
8.44x5.56x.81 in. 1.05 lbs.
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