Cerebral Palsy and Other Traumatic Brain Injuries

The brain is our most vital organ, but it's also our most vulnerable. It controls everything we think and every action we take, and yet the brain's ability to heal itself when injured is limited. Brain injuries can occur before or during birth-as is the case with cerebral palsy-or they can be caused by falls, sports, and even warfare. This book explores different types of brain injuries, discusses how they can be prevented or treated, and looks at how to get the most out of life following a brain injury. Diseases and disorders transform the experience of childhood, forcing kids to confront adult concerns that we wish they could avoid. The set Living with Diseases and Disorders provides reliable facts about some of the most significant chronic illnesses, while also offering reassuring tips and advice about how to manage the disorders and have the best life possible