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Pediatric Massage for the Child With Special Needs
Pediatric Massage for the Child With Special Needs Author:Kathy Fleming Drehobl, Mary Gengler Fuhr This revised edition of Pediatric Massage has been expanded with new information about massage therapy for children with special needs, including updated research, theory, and clinical information. In addition, each chapter has been revised to reflect current literature and practice, and the reference section has been greatly expanded. — I... more »mportance of Topic
A powerful sensory intervention, massage introduces many physical, social, and somatosensory benefits for children. Massage is a holistic contribution to family-centered intervention and may be used by a variety of people involved in the child's therapy program. The manual's detailed instruction and clear illustrations are provided to ensure correct positioning, movements, and safety and are especially useful for teaching students and parents.
Key Features
* Updated with new research, theory, and clinical information
* Massage strokes described in the text help promote the attainment of therapeutic and educational goals
* Specific clinical implications of each stroke are detailed in the Massage Strokes chapter.« less