
Physical, Sensory, and Health Disabilities
An Introduction
Frank G. Bowe(Author)
Pearson (Publisher)
Published on 18. July 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-0-13-660903-2 (ISBN)
Description
The text is appropriate for either the Introductory or Methods course in Physical and/or Health Disabilities in the departments of special education, and occupational and physical therapy.
This book equips students with the knowledge they need to be effective in working with individuals who have physical, sensory and/or health disabilities. The text focuses on the delivery of services to children, provides factual information about the specific disabilities and presents material on barriers that can hinder a full and rewarding life. Collaboration between teachers, counselors, therapists and family is emphasized throughout.
This book equips students with the knowledge they need to be effective in working with individuals who have physical, sensory and/or health disabilities. The text focuses on the delivery of services to children, provides factual information about the specific disabilities and presents material on barriers that can hinder a full and rewarding life. Collaboration between teachers, counselors, therapists and family is emphasized throughout.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 191 mm
Width: 232 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
662 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-660903-2 (9780136609032)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
I. INTRODUCTION.
1. Introduction.
2. A Paradigm Shift.
II. SERVICE DELIVERY.
3. The Services.
4. Techniques.
5. Assistive Technology.
III. THE DISABILITIES.
6. Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injury, Spina Bifida.
7. Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy.
8. Muscular Dystrophy, Arthritis, Amputation, Little People.
9. Health Impairments.
10. Secondary Conditions: Cognitive, Vision, and Hearing.
IV. THE ENVIRONMENT.
11. Issues of Accessibility.
12. Housing.
13. Transportation.
14. Employment.
Resources.
Glossary.
References.
Index.
1. Introduction.
2. A Paradigm Shift.
II. SERVICE DELIVERY.
3. The Services.
4. Techniques.
5. Assistive Technology.
III. THE DISABILITIES.
6. Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injury, Spina Bifida.
7. Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy.
8. Muscular Dystrophy, Arthritis, Amputation, Little People.
9. Health Impairments.
10. Secondary Conditions: Cognitive, Vision, and Hearing.
IV. THE ENVIRONMENT.
11. Issues of Accessibility.
12. Housing.
13. Transportation.
14. Employment.
Resources.
Glossary.
References.
Index.