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High, Elizabeth Codman – 1978
The book presents a comprehensive resource guide to habilitative techniques, aids, and equipment for cerebral palsied persons of all ages. The guide is divided into seven sections, which cover the following areas: an introduction (which deals with general concerns, such as established treatment techniques and attitudinal concerns); positioning and…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Cerebral Palsy, Community Involvement, Daily Living Skills
Sumar, Sonia – 1998
This guide by a yoga instructor and mother of a child with Down Syndrome is intended to provide specific instructions on the use of yoga with infants and young children having Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, or learning disabilities. Part 1 contains narratives on the use of yoga including the story of Roberta, the author's daughter, and other case…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Cerebral Palsy, Disabilities, Downs Syndrome
Fisher, Glenice – Australian Journal of Mental Retardation, 1972
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Communicable Diseases, Exceptional Child Research, Mental Retardation
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Direct linkWestcott, Sarah L.; Burtner, Patricia – Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2004
Based on a systems theory of motor control, reactive postural control (RPA) and anticipatory postural control (APA) in children are reviewed from several perspectives in order to develop an evidence-based intervention strategy for improving postural control in children with limitations in motor function. Research on development of postural…
Descriptors: Human Posture, Motor Development, Psychomotor Skills, Children
Wilson, Joy DeMarino – 1979
The paper focuses on coordination of an educational program for non-ambulatory cerebral palsied and profoundly retarded clients (21 years old and younger) in a residential setting not being served by the Texas Education Department. Covered in outline form are the school's requirements governing educational programs, program development,…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Educational Programs, Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities
Evaluating an Integrated Approach to the Management of Cerebral Palsy. Volume I of IV. Final Report.
Download full textHeal, Laird W. – 1972
The integrated Management of Cerebral Palsy (IMCP) project evaluated the effectiveness of a program of conductive education, which was said to involve training motorically disabled children in small, motivating groups of similarly handicapped peers to actively and voluntarily pursue those movements that are both incompatible with reflexes and…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Children, Cognitive Development, Exceptional Child Research
Valvano, Joanne – Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2004
This article presents a model to guide activity-focused physical therapy and occupational therapy interventions for children with neurological conditions. Activity-focused interventions involve structured practice and repetition of functional actions and are directed toward the learning of motor tasks that will increase independence and…
Descriptors: Intervention, Disabilities, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy
Fieber, Nancy M. – 1974
The paper addresses issues involved in the management of and curriculum for children with sensory impairments combined with cerebral palsy. The first part details typical deformities and their causes in children with cerebral palsy, and describes (with illustrations) techniques for therapeutic handling and positioning in daily living tasks at home…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Curriculum Development, Daily Living Skills, Deaf Blind
Miles, M.; Frizzell, Yvonne – Physiotherapy, 1990
The majority of children with cerebral palsy in developing countries have no access to trained therapists; for example, in Pakistan, there is less than one trained general physiotherapist per million population. In Pakistan, cerebral palsy handling skills were taught to a group of parents, teachers, and paraprofessionals in a series of practical…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Developing Nations, Early Childhood Education, Evaluation
Anderson, William – 1968
First principles of teaching swimming to the handicapped are reviewed; attention is given to children with cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy, physical handicaps, blindness, and deafness. Swimming strokes, suggested exercises, group teaching, and a typical sequence of lessons and exercises are considered. Some case histories and a plan for a…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Exceptional Child Education, Exercise (Physiology), Hearing Impairments
Wiart, Lesley; Darrah, Johanna; Hollis, Vivien; Cook, Al; May, Laura – Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2004
Physical therapists and occupational therapists frequently assist parents with the exploration and use of powered wheelchairs for their children with physical disabilities. The purpose of this study was to explore parents' experiences and perceptions of their children's experiences with the receipt and use of powered mobility. Qualitative methods…
Descriptors: Mothers, Physical Disabilities, Social Influences, Physical Therapy
CHANCE, BURTON, JR.; MCDONALD, EUGENE T. – 1964
THIS INTRODUCTORY TEXT ON CEREBRAL PALSY IS DIVIDED INTO TWO SECTIONS. THE FIRST SECTION OF THE BOOK CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING OF CEREBRAL PALSY, PROGRAMS FOR THOSE WITH CEREBRAL PALSY, THE NEUROLOGICAL BASES, ETIOLOGY, AND DIAGNOSIS, AND THE CLASSIFICATION OF CEREBRAL PALSY. PROBLEMS OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH CEREBRAL PALSY…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Children, Etiology, Exceptional Child Services
Lowes, Linda Pax; Westcott, Sarah L.; Palisano, Robert J.; Effgen, Susan K.; Orlin, Margo N. – Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2004
Children with cerebral palsy frequently receive therapeutic intervention to remediate standing balance deficits. Evaluation of the impairments associated with poor balance could facilitate more effective treatment programs. This study evaluated the relationship between lower extremity force production, range of motion and standing balance in…
Descriptors: Intervention, Physical Fitness, Cerebral Palsy, Motion
Mysak, Edward D. – 1968
Intended for cerebral palsy specialists, the book emphasizes the contribution that a neuroevolutional approach to therapy can make to habilitation goals of the child with cerebral palsy and applies the basic principles of the Bobath approach to therapy. The first section discusses cerebral palsy as a reflection of disturbed neuro-ontogenisis and…
Descriptors: Behavior, Behavior Theories, Cerebral Dominance, Cerebral Palsy
Frampton, Merle E.; And Others – 1969
In a cerebral palsy-blind experimental school unit for day and residential care, a staff of 13 served 30 children in 6 years with 12 to 17 children each year. All but six children who were found to be nontrainable progressed: eight became trainable, eight trainable and partly educable, and eight educable. Variable progress was found characteristic…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cerebral Palsy, Creative Activities, Curriculum
