Therapeutic Exercise in Developmental Disabilities

Dedication iii Acknowledgments vi About the Editors vii Contributing Authors viii Preface xii Concepts of Neural Organization and Movement 1(20) Ann F. VanSant Examination and Evaluation: Tests and Administration 21(60) Barbara H. Connolly Establishing Functional Outcomes and Organizing Intervention 81(30) Patricia C. Montgomery The Children: History and Systems Review 111(10) Barbara H. Connolly Patricia C. Montgomery Applying the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice 121(36) Joanell A. Bohmert Marilyn Woods Physical Therapy in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 157(32) Meredith Hinds Harris Rebecca Welch Sensory Considerations in Therapeutic Interventions 189(36) David D. Chapman Rebecca E. Porter Developing Postural Control 225(36) Patricia C. Montgomery Susan K. Effgen Developing Head and Trunk Control 261(24) Janet Sternat Respiratory and Oral-Motor Functioning 285(22) Rona Alexander Developing Ambulation Skills 307(50) Judith C. Bierman Developing Hand Function 357(32) Regi Boehme Selection and Use of Assistive Technology Devices 389(28) Judith C. Bierman Janet M. Wilson Howle Physical Therapy in the Educational Environment 417(34) Joanell A. Bohmert The Children: Physical Therapy Management 451(20) Patricia C. Montgomery Barbara H. Connolly Research in the Era of Evidence-Based Practice 471(20) Meg Barry Michaels Single Case Designs for the Clinician 491(14) Susan R. Harris Issues in Aging in Individuals With Lifelong Disabilities 505(26) Barbara H. Connolly Appendix: Manufacturers of Assistive Technology 531(6) Index 537