Product Description
A revised and updated edition of this classic primer for parents provides a complete spectrum of information and compassionate advice about cerebral palsy and its effect on their child's development and education. The second edition, written by the same team of medical specialists, therapists, educators, and parents, covers these important areas: Diagnosis, Medical Issues, Family Life, Legal Rights, Early Intervention, Coping, Therapies, Treatment, Development, Advocacy, Special Education, Daily Care. New to this edition is information on the latest treatments for seizures; medications for muscle spasticity and drooling; treatments for gastroesophageal reflux; communication devices and toys; advice on dealing with insurance companies; inclusion during preschool years and important changes to special education laws, plus much, much more. Other helpful information includes a glossary, reading list, and resource guide. Comprehensive and up-to-date, this guide is one that parents will refer to time and time again during their child's first six years.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 10 reviews)

This book is old information by Sheri L. Walker (Surrey, B.C.)

1 Stars
February 11, 2007
This was the first book I bought when my grandson was diagnosed with spastic diplegia. I found no hope in it and continued looking until I found Advanced Bio-mechanical Rehabilition. Their web-site is www.blyum.com. We have been doing ABR for six months and the changes are miraculous. Finally something to actually help our kids physically instead of teaching them to deal with less and less movement as they age.

Children with Cerebral Palsy: A parent's guide by Laurie Myska (Plainville CT)

5 Stars
February 24, 2006
What a great book, it covered every issue that we have experienced with our child and made me feel better as a parent!

Children With CP: A Parents' Guide by A. Bartels (Ithaca NY)

5 Stars
September 07, 2005
This is an excellent "from the beginning" book. It is a great resource for parents with any special needs child to help them navigate the services available for their child. The information on CP was written in a format that is easy to follow, and gives you the vocabulary as well as the questions to ask of your providers.

I have a child with Cerebral Palsy. by Charles R. Goss (Meridian, Idaho USA)

5 Stars
January 17, 2004
Children with Cerebral Palsy - A Parent's Guide saved my life. My beautiful 2 yr. old daughter had just been diagnosed with CP and I felt as if she had been given a death sentence. After reading this guide for my child I was able to mourn the loss of a "normal" child and get real with the fact that she had Cerebral Palsy and that this disability would not go away. I gave a copy of the book to my mother so she could better understand CP and not to be afraid of it. Emily is now 10 yrs. old and in 4th grade (regular schooling). She is getting A's and is walking with the use of a walker. Emily has been a real "teacher" for kids not familiar with CP. THANK YOU Elaine Geralis from the bottom of my heart for all of the research and unbelievable information you put in your book.I no longer see CP as a "death sentence", but an opportunity to educate others about Cerebral Palsy. I have recommended your book to several "newly diagnosed" families and you have helped them too. I recommend this first and foremost to anyone that knows someone with CP or is a caregiver of someone who has Cerebral Palsy.

Excellent book. Easy to read.

5 Stars
March 23, 2003
I bought and read this book when my son was first diagnosed with CP approximately 10 years ago. It contained a wealth of useful information and was easy to read. I especially enjoyed the parents comments at the end of each chapter which helped me relate my own feelings and frustrations with other parents.

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