Explaining cerebral palsy /

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by Levete, Sarah.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Explaining-- Published by : Smart Apple Media, (Mankato, Minn. :) Physical details: 45 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. Subject(s): Cerebral palsy. Year : 2010 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
Location Collection Call Number Status Date Due
Stonepark Intermediate School HEALTH HEALTH / Illness / Physical / Levete Available

Includes bibliographical references (p. 42) and index.

What is cerebral palsy? -- The causes of cerebral palsy -- Diagnosis -- Types of cerebral palsy -- Other effects of cerebral palsy -- Managing cerebral palsy -- Other support -- Technological support -- Communication -- How it feels -- Everyday life -- Being at school -- Cerebral palsy and the family -- Into adulthood -- Raising awareness -- The future.

Describes the illness, including its causes, how it is diagnosed, current treatment methods, and how those with cerebral palsy live everyday lives.