Pediatric Massage For the Child with Special Needs (Revised)
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Health, Alternative & Holistic Health, Massage & Reflexotherapy
| Author: | Mary Fuhr and Kathy Fleming Drehobl | ISBN: | 9781937985998 |
| Publisher: | Mary Fuhr and Kathy Fleming Drehobl | Publication: | November 28, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Mary Fuhr and Kathy Fleming Drehobl |
| ISBN: | 9781937985998 |
| Publisher: | Mary Fuhr and Kathy Fleming Drehobl |
| Publication: | November 28, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
Pediatric Massage For the Child with Special Needs (Revised) is the primary "how-to" manual for information about massage for infants and children with special needs. Benefits of massage, research, theory, and clinical/therapeutic implications are discussed. The resource section has been greatly expanded and updated. The manual provides detailed instructions and clear illustrations to easily begin pediatric massage while ensuring correct positioning, massage strokes, and safety. Parents and professionals will gain the knowledge they need to feel confident providing pediatric massage.
Key Features
* Updated
* 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.
Terms: infant massage, pediatric massage, baby massage, therapy, treatment, parenting, mothering, fathers, bonding, attachment, massage, touch, therapeutic touch, caring touch, touch communication, healing touch, health, wellness, family centered care, baby, infant, children, child, kids, special needs, special services, development, neuro-developmental, neurodevelopmental, developmental disabilities, calming, relaxation, sensory integration, sensory motor, sensory, gas, colic, muscle tone, preterm, premies, premature, cerebral palsy, autism, Down Syndrome.
Pediatric Massage For the Child with Special Needs (Revised) is the primary "how-to" manual for information about massage for infants and children with special needs. Benefits of massage, research, theory, and clinical/therapeutic implications are discussed. The resource section has been greatly expanded and updated. The manual provides detailed instructions and clear illustrations to easily begin pediatric massage while ensuring correct positioning, massage strokes, and safety. Parents and professionals will gain the knowledge they need to feel confident providing pediatric massage.
Key Features
* Updated
* 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.
Terms: infant massage, pediatric massage, baby massage, therapy, treatment, parenting, mothering, fathers, bonding, attachment, massage, touch, therapeutic touch, caring touch, touch communication, healing touch, health, wellness, family centered care, baby, infant, children, child, kids, special needs, special services, development, neuro-developmental, neurodevelopmental, developmental disabilities, calming, relaxation, sensory integration, sensory motor, sensory, gas, colic, muscle tone, preterm, premies, premature, cerebral palsy, autism, Down Syndrome.
