About one in every thousand babies born each year has clubfoot, a disorder that affects foot and calf muscles. Because treatment usually begins soon after birth and continues for several years, parents play a key role in the treatment of clubfoot and need to be able to communicate effectively with their child’s doctor. The Parents’ Guide to Clubfoot is the only book about clubfoot that is written for parents so they can learn everything they need to know about their child’s condition. It is an all-in-one resource with medical information, advice from parents, comments from clubfoot experts, and even an illustrated story for preschoolers that parents can read aloud to their children. Written in everyday language, the book covers clubfoot in babies and older children from diagnosis through treatment for mild to severe cases. It provides details on clubfoot, its causes, treatment and care, along with an extensive list of resources and clubfoot assessment aids. In keeping with currently preferred treatments in the U.S., it emphasizes the Ponseti method, which minimizes surgery, and includes perspectives from Ponseti-trained clubfoot doctors and parents of children with clubfoot. However, separate chapters discuss all pre-treatment and post-treatment care options and one chapter covers surgery and post-surgery care if it becomes necessary. Parents often have a hard time coping with the diagnosis of clubfoot in their newborn children, and this book reassures them that the condition is treatable. If treated correctly, the child’s foot will look normal, and he or she will be fully able to walk, run, and play. Several world-class athletes, including Kristi Yamaguchi, Troy Aikman and Freddy Sanchez, were born with clubfoot. The book includes advice from children with clubfoot that highlights the positive effects of having clubfoot as a child, like getting presents after surgery, and shows active pictures of them after their treatment. As mentioned, the Ponseti method of treatment - once disregarded as quackery - is the most common method of clubfoot treatment in the United States. It involves a series of casts and braces that slowly reposition the foot. To prevent a relapse, these braces need to be worn until the age of four or five. The book provides instruction, advice and tips for caring for a child in a cast, putting on the different braces required for the Ponseti method, and solving common problems like bruising. It also includes a useful list of signs that a child’s foot is relapsing. The three most important aspects of the book are: 1. It reassures parents that clubfoot is treatable and that, with the right treatment, their child’s foot will look normal and he or she will be able to walk, run, and play. 2. It is important to find a doctor skilled in treating clubfoot with a nonsurgical approach. This is called the Ponseti method after the late Dr. Ponseti, who developed it. 3. Once a child’s foot is corrected, following through with brace wear as directed until the age of four or five is the best way to prevent a relapse in which the foot needs to be corrected again.

"A great resource for parents!"—International Perthes Study Group The Parents' Guide to Perthes is a reassuring guide for parents learning how to handle their child's condition. Written in everyday language, this book explains the stages of Perthes, including how the age of the child affects the course of the disease. Illustrations and x-ray examples show the effects of Perthes in the hip joint for different children. The book describes how doctors diagnose Perthes and develop a treatment plan. It also includes first-person accounts from parents and children about their Perthes experiences. Editorial Reviews "A great resource for parents! "The Parents’ Guide to Perthes is a great resource, as it delves into intricate parts of taking care and adjusting to all the treatment and recovery aspects for affected individuals. Parents can read personal testimonies from other parents that have gone through similar situations." —International Perthes Study Group

The Parents’ Guide to Hip Dysplasia is the only consumer guide to one of the most common birth defects in our nation! Now instead of having to comb through medical texts or scour the internet for information, concerned parents of children with hip dysplasia can have all the information they need for treating their children at their fingertips. Hip dysplasia affects 1 in 1,000 babies, either as developmental hip dysplasia (DDH) or congential hip dysplasia (CDH). With this condition, the child’s hip joint structure does not fit together normally, and the problem can grow worse as the child grows. If untreated, the condition can cause serious hip problems in adulthood. Fortunately, this condition responds well to medical treatment, and this book guides concerned parents through all of the options and obstacles of treating a child with hip dysplasia. The book covers hip anatomy, risk factors, how diagnosis is made, how to communicate with doctors about the condition, and covers harnesses, braces, casts, surgery, and potential complications for children ages 0-17. The book also addresses the special care needs of children with hip dysplasia and how to manage pain at home. It concludes with a list of resources. Author Betsy Miller was treated for hip dysplasia as a child, and she was inspired to write this book to provide support and information to parents in an accessible, reader-friendly format.

Royal Dragonfly Book Award Winner for Special Needs/Disability Awareness Wondering what the clubfoot journey is like? There’s not just one answer: each individual has a unique story to tell. Clubfoot Connections collects 23 perspectives from people of all ages with a variety of backgrounds. They share, in their own words, their personal and emotional clubfoot experiences. This book will take you from the moment of the clubfoot diagnosis, through the parenting caregiver experience, to children and adults living with clubfoot. These stories of inspiration, challenge, and strength reveal what got people through the journey, what they wish they’d known sooner, and what they’re grateful for. A natural part of being human is finding solace and validation in each other’s stories about shared experiences. This one-of-a-kind book provides many opportunities to do just that, to gain a deeper understanding of the clubfoot journey, and to connect to members of the clubfoot community.

- NEW! Fully revised content for a Canadian audience includes statistics, terminology, references and resources, 2019 Canada's Food Guide, guidelines from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist's of Canada (SOGC), the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS), and the Public Health Agency of Canada, Canadian nursing best practice guidelines, assessments, and more! - NEW! Strong focus on Health Promotion includes application of the social determinants of health, greater emphasis on community nursing, primary health care, and family-centred care approach. - NEW! High-Risk Newborn chapter combines preterm/post-term newborn with the child born with a congenital condition. - NEW! Chapter covers caring for the child with a chronic illness or in palliative care. - UNIQUE! Baby-Friendly Initiatives incorporated throughout the text. - UNIQUE! Canadian cultural considerations include content related to Indigenous Peoples threaded throughout all applicable chapters. - NEW! Updated labour information based on Canadian guidelines and the five P's of labour. - NEW! Complete inclusion of Canadian medications, dosages, and metric measurements. - NEW! Enhanced and updated art programme reflect Canada's cultural diversity in the health care setting. - NEW! Coverage of Canadian ethical and legal standards, and provincial and territorial legislation. - NEW! Critical Thinking questions applies concepts learned in the chapter to practical situations. - NEW! UPDATED! Examination review questions prepare you for certification exams. - NEW! Expanded coverage on safety includes maternity and pediatric care in the home and community.

Explains the causes and treatment of spinal bifida, discusses medical problems associated with the birth defect, and tells parents how to help their child lead a normal life

This essential guide profiles 33 schools in New York City for children with special needs, plus listings of medical professionals, camps, after-school programs, evaluation centers, and individuals in the field that were recommended by families of children with special needs. Includes information on referrals and evaluations, eligibility criteria, parents' rights, and more.