Therapeutic exercise for children with developmental disabilities / edited by Barbara H. Connolly, Patricia C. Montgomery.

Preceded by Therapeutic exercise in developmental disabilities/ [edited by] Barbara H. Connolly, Patricia C. Montgomery. 3rd edition c2005.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Foundational Sciences for Intervention / Patricia C. Montgomery -- Examination and Evaluation : Tests and Measures / Barbara H. Connolly -- Establishing Functional Goals and Organizing Intervention / Patricia C. Montgomery -- Communications to Establish Rapport With Children and Their Families / Helen L. Masin -- The Children : History and Tests/Measures / Barbara H. Connolly, Patricia C. Montgomery -- Applying the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice / Joanell A. Bohmert -- Physical Therapy in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit / Roberta Gatlin -- The Influence of Respiratory, Oral, and Pharyngeal Functions / Rona Alexander -- Sensory Considerations in Therapeutic Interventions / David D. Chapman -- Developing Postural Control / Patricia C. Montgomery, Susan K. Effgen -- Facilitating Early Mobility / Lisa K. Kenyon, Maria A. Jones -- Assessment and Development of Gait Skills / Dora J. Gosselin -- Promoting Upper Extremity Control / Anne Zachry, Anita Mitchell -- Selection and Use of Assistive Technology Devices / Barbara H. Connolly, Patricia C. Montgomery -- Physical Therapy in the Educational Environment (Early Intervention and School-Based) / Joanell A. Bohmert -- Aquatic Therapy / Elizabeth Ennis -- The Children : Physical Therapy Management / Barbara H. Connolly, Patricia C. Montgomery -- Issues in Aging in Individuals With Lifelong Disabilities / Barbara H. Connolly.

"Barbara Connolly and Patricia Montgomery present case studies of five children with frequently encountered impairments and functional limitations. The case studies illustrate the application of current motor development, motor control, and motor learning theories as well as the development of evaluation and intervention strategies. Chapter topics include test and measures, applying the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, physical therapy for infants and children, sensory processing, gait skills, and aquatic therapy"--Provided by publisher.