| Description |
1 online resource (168 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Contents; Rationale for this Book; Foreword; Message; Introduction; Part I: Life is for Living; 1. The Importance of the Family; 2. From Special Educator to Transdisciplinary Worker; 3. Partnerships with Fellow Organisations; Part II: Individuals Need Support to Achieve Their Full Potential; 4. The Transdisciplinary Philosophy; 5. The Need for Appropriate Therapy; 6. Enriching the Quality of Life; 7. Children with Disability Can Be Independent: Case Studies; 8. The Multidisciplinary Team; 9. Reflections and Recommendations; Appendix; Bibliography; Index; About the Author |
| Summary |
Children with a debilitating condition like cerebral palsy receive treatment from a variety of specialised therapists at once. This book documents and builds on the experiences of a team of special educators in south India, who have been experimenting with a new strategy for working with children with disabilities. In this approach, rehabilitation workers are trained in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy, thereby preparing them to serve as ̀Trandisciplinary' workers. These workers are thus equipped to offer each child a holistic treatment programme and more re |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-162) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Cerebral palsy -- Treatment
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Cerebral palsy -- Treatment
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Natarajan, Poonam
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Padmanabhan, Rajul
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| ISBN |
9789352805679 |
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9352805674 |
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9789352802968 |
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9352802969 |
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