Neurodevelopment Intervention for Cerebral Palsy

Paper Summary:

This paper attempts to investigate parents/caregivers' experiences with neurodevelopment intervention for children who suffer from cerebral palsy. The paper discusses four variables that influence the parent/caregiver experience. The paper explains that neurodevelopment treatment (NDT) is able to deliver treatment programs that are unique and tailor-made for every individual and this makes it relatively more successful than other treatment programs. The paper hopes that the research will change the way treatment-providers deal with parents/caregivers of children with mental disorders.

Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Summary of Some Important Findings
Dependent Variable
Independent Variables
Research Questions
Methodology
Ethical Issues
Data Analysis
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Studies have shown that families have a great influence on the growth and development of handicapped children. The impact of handicapped children on the family is also well documented (Fewell, 1986). Amongst all mental disorders, Cerebral Palsy has shown to have the most profound impact on both families and children (Schleichkorn, 1983). Cerebral palsy has been defined as a mental disorder, which originates either before, or during, or immediately after birth, which restricts physical movement of a child. Gersh (1991a: 1991b) proved that children who suffer from restricted physical movement due to a brain disorder are more than likely to suffer from additional disorders, which too need special care."

Sample of Sources Used:

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