| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 214 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Perspectives on gene-based therapies / J.-M. Delabar -- The biological bases of pharmacological therapies in Down syndrome / M. Pritchard, Clayton, Victoria, I. Kola -- Carbon metabolism, immunology and growth hormone / C. Romano -- Medical therapies in the lifespan / A. Rasore -- Language rehabilitation / J.-A. Rondal -- Cognitive rehabilitation / G. Mahoney -- Psychomotor rehabilitation in Down syndrome / G.M. Guazzo -- Families and services / S. Soresi, L. Ferrari -- School inclusion : the Italian model / L. Cottini, Udine, Friuli, L. Nota -- Mainstream or special education for teenagers with Down syndrome / S. Buckley, G. Bird, B. Sacks, T. Archer -- Professional inclusion as global therapy for the individual with Down syndrome / J. Perera -- Quality of life / C. Baccichetti |
| Summary |
Therapies and Rehabilitation in Down Syndrome covers the entire lifespan of a DS patient, from infancy to 60 years and beyond, focusing not simply on identifying problems, but providing a detailed look at major therapeutic approaches. Discussion includes future genetic therapy, questions of quality of life, hormone and other therapies for medical problems, prevention and treatment of normal and pathological aging, as well as psychomotoric rehabilitation |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Down syndrome -- Patients -- Rehabilitation
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Children with mental disabilities -- Rehabilitation
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Down Syndrome -- therapy
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Down Syndrome -- rehabilitation
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Mental Illness.
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Children with mental disabilities -- Rehabilitation
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Down syndrome -- Patients -- Rehabilitation
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Rondal, J. A.
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Rasore Quartino, Alberto.
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| LC no. |
2006037887 |
| ISBN |
9780470319970 |
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0470319976 |
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1280839473 |
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9781280839474 |
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