Living with Spina Bifida: A Guide for Families and Professionals [Paperback]

Adrian Sandler (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0807846570 | ISBN-13: 978-0807846575 | Publication Date: January 1997 | Edition: 1

Accurate, accessible and up-to-date, this new guide is especially for families and professionals who care for children, adolescents, or adults with spina bifida. 93 illus., appendix, bibliography, index. Pub: 9/97.

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From Library Journal

Spina bifida ("divided spine") is a common if complex birth defect occurring during embryonic development and resulting in moderate to profound disabilities. Pediatrician Sandler has written a valuable handbook that addresses patients' biopsychosocial and developmental needs from birth through adolescence and into adulthood. Sandler's holistic approach encourages families to focus more on the child and less on the disability while providing abundant information about this condition. Parents of children with spina bifida add their personal insights in several chapters. Included are a glossary, a list of spina bifida associations, and suggested readings. Reassuring but realistic, this uniquely multidisciplinary guide is for parents, pediatricians, neurosurgeons, orthopedists, rehabilitation and physical therapists, teachers, and others involved in the care of children and adults with spina bifida. Highly recommended.?Anne C. Tomlin, Auburn Memorial Hosp. Lib., N.Y.
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[As] the parent of a child with spina bifida, I've never found a book that so completely addresses the multiple facets of his disability. Dr. Sandler's work is a refreshingly direct and highly readable, detailed look at a complete life-long condition.(Judy Woodruff, CNN)

This updated edition of useful information on the medical, developmental, and psychological aspects of spina bifida contains a new preface by the author, addressing recent developments in spina bifida research and treatment, as well as an updated list of spina bifida associations.

An authoritative summary of the current issues facing both patients and their families.(W. Jerry Oakes, M.D., Children's Hospital of Alabama) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 262 pages
• Publisher: University of North Carolina Press; 1 edition (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807846570
• ISBN-13: 978-0807846575
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,691,825 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great starting point for the parent of a child with SB!, January 21, 1999

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Susan Collins - See all my reviews

This review is from: Living with Spina Bifida: A Guide for Families and Professionals (Paperback)

The book goes over specific procedures that are common diagnostic tests for a child with spina bifida and it also is great source of information regarding the physical differences a child with SB may have. It is a "must read" if you love someone with SB! Neurology, urology, orthopaedics and pediatrics are all covered somewhat. Great reference too!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful, but maybe a little bit dated, September 6, 2007

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Mrs. Busick "busick family" (Athens, AL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Living with Spina Bifida: A Guide for Families and Professionals (Paperback)

While this book has lots of good and useful information, it's also obvious that the book was originally written ten years ago; some of the information, based on my recent experience, is dated. If you need resources on spina bifida, there aren't many, and I'd recommend picking this one up, but doublecheck any of the information in it against current practice before you act based upon it. The new introduction is nice, but the book could stand to be updated throughout.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Living with Spina Bifida - A Guide for Families and Professionals, May 15, 2007

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Doug Campbell "Sharon" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Living with Spina Bifida: A Guide for Families and Professionals (Paperback)

This is an awesome book. I only wish that I had found this book before I had my baby. It would have helped me tremendously. I will use this book for years to come.