Main description:

The only complete, scientifically rigorous, fully integrated reference giving a wide ranging and in-depth perspective on cerebral palsy and related neurodevelopment disabilities. It considers all aspects of cerebral palsy from the causes to clinical problems and their implications for individuals. Leading scientists present the evidence on the role of pre-term birth, inflammation, hypoxia, endocrinological and other pathways. They explore opportunities for neuroprotection leading to clinical applications.

An international team of experts provides clinicians and researchers with key information on the mechanisms underlying impairments in movement, development, cognition, communication, vision, feeding, behaviour, sexuality, and musculoskeletal deformities. They present a wide range of person-centred assessment approaches, including clinical evaluation, measurement scales, neuroimaging and gait analysis. The principles of multi-disciplinary management are presented, in terms of therapist intervention, medication and surgery. The perspective of the book spans the lifelong course of cerebral palsy, taking into account worldwide differences in socio-economic and cultural factors. Many chapters are illustrated with clinical vignettes enabling direct translation into practice.

Full integrated colour, with extensive cross-referencing make this a highly attractive and useful reference.

Contents:

1 Historical Perspective 2 Definition and Clinical Classification 3 Parenting a Child with Cerebral Palsy: Family and Social Issues 4 Personal Perspectives 5 Cerebral Palsy in Adulthood 6 Global Health Perspective 7 Brain Malformations 8 Perinatal Stroke 9 Pathways Involving Hypoxia-Ischaemia 10 Pathways Involving Bilirubin and other Brain-Injuring Agents 11 Maternal-Fetal Infection 12 Endocrine Pathways 13 Non-inflammatory and Non-endocrine Pathways from Prematurity to Cerebral Palsy 14 Neural Basis of Motor Control 15 Clinical Presentation 16 Neuroimaging 17 Clinical Neurophysiology 18 Orthopaedic Assessment 19 Motion Analysis 20 Intervention planning, implementation and evaluation 21 Enhancing activity and participation with assistive technology 22 Resources for people with cerebral palsy, parents, and families 23 Muscle Tone, Strength and Movement Disorders 24 Postural Control 25 Oromotor Function 26 Hand Function 27 Lower Limb Function 28 Cognition 29 Visual function 30 Hearing and Vestibular Function 31 Communication 32 Behaviour and Mental Health 33 Sleep 34 Epilepsy 35 Feeding and Nutrition 36 Respiratory Problems 37 Urinary function 38 Sexual Development, Sexual Health, Needs and Life experiences