The only complete, scientifically rigorous, fully integrated reference giving a
wide ranging and in-depth perspective on cerebral palsy and related
neurodevelopment disabilities. It considers all aspects of cerebral palsy from
the causes to clinical problems and their implications for individuals. Leading
scientists present the evidence on the role of pre-term birth, inflammation,
hypoxia, endocrinological and other pathways. They explore opportunities for
neuroprotection leading to clinical applications.
An international team of experts provides clinicians and researchers with key
information on the mechanisms underlying impairments in movement, development,
cognition, communication, vision, feeding, behaviour, sexuality, and
musculoskeletal deformities. They present a wide range of person-centred
assessment approaches, including clinical evaluation, measurement scales,
neuroimaging and