You will be expected to have a knowledge of normal development, including play skills, communication skills, and motor skills.
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Useful books include:
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The development of the infant and young child: normal and abnormal. ILLINGWORTH, R.S. (1987) 9th edn. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
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From birth to five years: children's developmental progress Sheridan, M.D. (2007) 3rd ed. 3rd edn. London: Routledge.
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Motor skills acquisition in the first year: an illustrated guide to normal development. London: Academic Press. Bly, L. (1994) (We have a copy of this book at the Den for placement reference)
You will be expected to have knowledge of the classification and causes of cerebral palsy and a basic knowledge of postural management and treatment approaches.
Useful books include:
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Finnie's handling the young child with cerebral palsy at home Bower, E. (ed.) (2008) 4th ed. 4th edn. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann.
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Teaching motor skills to children with cerebral palsy and similar movement disorders: a guide for parents and professionals. 1st edn. Martin, S. (2006)
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Posture and movement of the child with cerebral palsy. Therapy Skill Builders. Stamer, M. (2001) Cerebral Palsy from birth to adult life P Rosenbaum L Rosenbaum 2012
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Treatment of cerebral palsy and motor delay - Sophie Levitt 2010
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Physiotherapy and occupational therapy for people with cerebral palsy: a problem-based
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approach to assessment and management - Dodd, Karen, Imms, Christine, Taylor, Nicholas F., 2010
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Management of the motor disorders of children with cerebral palsy - Scrutton, David,
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Damiano, Diane, Mayston, Margaret, 2004
In conjunction with your pre-placement discussion with your allocated clinical educator you may be asked to attain an understanding of some of the following areas in paediatrics before your placement.
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Downs syndrome - association
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Muscular dystrophies - association
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Postural management with children
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Postural management in cerebral palsy
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Education and health care plan for children with special needs
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Fine motor development
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Hemiplegic child /Constraint therapy
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ADL with children
