“A comprehensive guide for families, healthcare professionals, and individuals living with this condition.”
SPASTIC QUADRIPLEGIA
Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
Spastic quadriplegia is a common subtype of cerebral palsy (CP), and CP itself is the most common cause of childhood-onset physical disability. An estimated 17 million people worldwide have CP. Spastic quadriplegia is also known as bilateral spastic CP or, simply, bilateral CP.
Spastic quadriplegia affects all four limbs and the trunk. It is generally a severe form of CP that impacts many aspects of a person’s life. This practical guide addresses both the motor and nonmotor aspects of spastic quadriplegia across the lifespan and their treatment. It also includes the lived experience of families. Spastic Quadriplegia is part of the Gillette Children’s Healthcare Series, a series of books for families who are looking for clear, comprehensive information. Health care professionals, researchers, educators, students, and extended family members will also benefit from reading Spastic Quadriplegia.
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Author and Editors
PRAISE FOR
SPASTIC QUADRIPLEGIA
“Repeatedly in my reading of Spastic Quadriplegia, I found myself wishing this book had been available 25 years ago. Parents facing a new diagnosis—or even parents who have walked this road for many years—will find the information easy to read and understand. Knowledge offers the power to prepare and to make educated decisions. Through this book, the team at Gillette Children’s make that knowledge accessible to all, and thereby are certain to improve the lives of many.”
CAROL SHRADER
Mother of four, two with cerebral palsy; Policy Director for Delaware State Council for Persons with Disabilities; Freelance Writer and Speaker, US
“Spastic Quadriplegia—Bilateral Cerebral Palsy is a comprehensive guide designed for families, health care professionals, and individuals living with this condition. It provides a holistic approach to the medical, developmental, and emotional aspects of spastic quadriplegia. The book offers insights into cerebral palsy’s causes, symptoms, and treatments, emphasizing early diagnosis, intervention, and long-term management strategies. Personal stories are interwoven throughout the text, giving a human touch to the clinical information. The experience and expertise of the team at Gillette are evident in the excellent research and writing as well as in the structure, people-centered language, and compassion in each section.”
HANK CHAMBERS
Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Diego; Medical Director of the Southern Family Center for Cerebral Palsy at Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego; Past President, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine; Parent of adult son with CP, US
“This book is a compelling must-read for families and nursing and medical professionals alike. It masterfully holds the space between the immense challenges of living with spastic quadriplegia and the everyday aspects of life—such as sleep, pain management, and digestion—that many take for granted but are essential to quality of life. The author reminds us to prioritize these often overlooked needs while celebrating the joy, humour, and unique contributions that individuals with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy bring to the world.”
IONA NOVAK
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Chair of Allied Health, The University of Sydney, Australia