Tebbett, Kate.

Management of cerebral palsy : a transdisciplinary approach / Kate Tebbett, Poonam Natarajan and Rajul Padmanabhan. - London : SAGE, 2006. - 180 p.

Summary: Presents a new approach to disability among children - the transdisciplinary approach (TD). The basis of this method, which is demonstrated with case studies, is that services to an individual with multiple disabilities must be integrated, unlike the model in South India, which focuses on the delivery of medical services.

Part 1: Live is for living:- 1. The importance of the family--2. From special educator to transdisciplinary worker-- 3. Partnerships with fellow organisations-- Part 2: 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.

The transdisciplinary approach, integrating services to an individual with multiple disabilities, involves a constant interrelationship between professionals from different fields, the child with the disabilities and the parents.

9780761933977 (pbk.) : £14.99 8178295504 (India pbk.)


Cerebral palsy--Treatement
Cerebral Palsy--rehabilitation--India
Patient-centered care--methods--India
Patient care team--India
Cerebral palsy.
Health and Wellbeing.
Teaching of students with learning difficulties
Disability: social aspects
Child welfare

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