The Child with Spina Bifida

1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-1-138-10154-8
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 364 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 460 g

Reihe: Routledge Library Editions: Children and Disability

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.

Zielgruppe

General, Postgraduate, Professional, and Undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Anderson, Elizabeth M.

Spain, Bernie

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizin, Gesundheit: Sachbuch, Ratgeber
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Invalidität, Krankheit und Abhängigkeit: Soziale Aspekte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgements; Authors’ Acknowledgements; Introduction 1. Medical Aspects 2. Families with a Spina Bifida Child 3. Abilities, Attainments and Schooling 4. The Child and the Adolescent In Society; Appendicies

Über Autor(innen)

Elizabeth M. Anderson, Bernie Spain