Taking Cystic Fibrosis to School - Even though Jessie has cystic fibrosis, she can still attend school and do many of the same things as her classmates. Written from Jessie's perspective, this book explains and educates her classmates about her condition. Jessie explains to her classmates what cystic fibrosis is and tells them that it feels like "elephants dancing on her chest." She has to cough a lot, but she explains how it actually helps her. Jessie shows the class how her parents help her to keep her lungs clear. Designed to help kids better understand their classmates with cystic fibrosis, this brightly illustrated picture book also educates families, teachers, school nurses, parents, and caregivers. A quiz for kids and tips for teachers are included.

Cerebral Palsy : A Complete Guide for Caregiving (Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) - A guide for parents and caregivers of children and adults with cerebral palsy (CP), as well as for adolescents and adults with the condition. Part I provides an overview of CP and explains the medical and psychosocial implications of associated conditions, offering advice for parents on becoming an advocate for their child. Part II contains practical information on caregiving and medical procedures. Part III defines and describes medical terms and diagnoses, surgical procedures, and assistive devices. Includes a list of resources and recommended reading. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Handling the Young Child With Cerebral Palsy at Home - Fundamental to the successful treatment of children with cerebral palsy is the cooperation of parents in home handling. The long-awaited new edition of this classic and popular text has been expanded and updated to include a wealth of new information for therapists, nurses, parents and carers.

Keys to Parenting a Child With Cerebral Palsy - The everyday experience of raising a child with cerebral palsy is spelled out here with advice on helping the child become as independent as possible, providing education and occupational training, and making provisions for the child's social, emotional, and financial future.

Taking Cerebral Palsy to School - Even though Chad has cerebral palsy, he can still attend school and do many of the same things as his classmates. Written from Chad's perspective, this book answers many of the questions his classmates have but may be too scared or uncomfortable to ask. Children, teachers, school nurses, parents, and caregivers will learn about what cerebral palsy is, the different kinds of cerebral palsy, and special equipment that is available to help kids with cerebral palsy. This book also includes an experiment that allows children without cerebral palsy to experience what the condition may feel like.