Pediatric Massage for the Child With Special Needs

by Drehobl, Kathy Fleming; Fuhr, Mary Gengler; Erhardt, Rhoda

• ISBN13: 9780761640929
• ISBN10: 0761640924
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: Psychological Corp

Table of Contents

General Physiological Effects of Therapeutic Massage	1	(4)
Introduction	1	(1)
Benefits	1	(3)
Summary	4	(1)
Psychosocial Considerations	5	(4)
Birth History	5	(1)
Bonding and Attachment	6	(1)
The Role of Massage in Bonding and Attachment	7	(1)
Summary	8	(1)
Potential Benefits of Massage	9	(14)
Introduction	9	(1)
Common Benefits of Massage	9	(2)
The Child With Hypertonicity	11	(2)
The Child With Hypotonicity	13	(1)
The Child With Spina Bifida	14	(1)
The Infant With Colic	14	(1)
The Child With Self-Regulatory Disorders	15	(1)
The Child With Sensory Defensiveness	15	(1)
The Child With Terminal Illness	16	(1)
The Child With Autistic Spectrum Disorder	16	(1)
The Child With Congenital Malformations	17	(1)
The Child With Visual Impairment	17	(2)
The Child With Hearing Impairment	19	(1)
The Preterm Infant	19	(1)
Infants Affected by Maternal Drug Abuse	20	(1)
The Physically Abused Child	21	(1)
Other Situations	22	(1)
Infant States	23	(8)
Introduction	23	(6)
Definitions	23	(1)
State and the Introduction of Massage	24	(2)
Crying	26	(1)
Responses to Crying	27	(1)
Crying and Massage	28	(1)
Effects of Massage on State-Related Behaviors	28	(1)
Summary	29	(2)
The Autonomic Nervous System and Massage	31	(14)
Overview	31	(1)
Functional Anatomy	31	(2)
The Parasympathetic Division	33	(1)
The Sympathetic Division	34	(1)
Balance Within the Autonomic Nervous System	34	(1)
ANS and Massage	35	(1)
Neurotransmitters	36	(1)
Involuntary Control	36	(1)
Functions of the Parasympathetic and Sympathetic Systems	37	(2)
Measurement Criteria	39	(1)
Range of Norms for Vital Signs	39	(4)
Altering Touch	39	(1)
Pressure	40	(1)
Direction	41	(1)
Speed/Frequency	42	(1)
Temperature	42	(1)
Duration of Stimulus	43	(1)
Implications for Massage	43	(2)
Signs and Symptoms of Overstimulation	45	(8)
Adaptive Responses	45	(4)
Guidelines for the Preterm Infant	46	(1)
Research	46	(1)
Definitions of Types of Tactile Input	47	(1)
Responding to Cues	48	(1)
Stress Signals	48	(1)
Listening to Infants	49	(3)
Engagement and Disengagement	49	(3)
Crying	52	(1)
Modifying the Massage Experience	52	(1)
Summary	52	(1)
Medical Considerations	53	(16)
Introduction	53	(2)
Acute Infections	55	(2)
Cardiac and Circulatory Conditions	57	(1)
Skin Disorders	58	(1)
Orthopedic Conditions	59	(1)
Abdominal Conditions	60	(1)
Inflammatory Conditions	61	(1)
Neurological/Nervous System Conditions	61	(1)
Respiratory Conditions	62	(1)
Digestive System Disorders	62	(1)
Other Medical Concerns	63	(1)
Endangerment Sites	64	(2)
Summary	66	(1)
Sample Physician Approval Form for Pediatric Massage	67	(1)
Sample Letter to Physician or Primary Healthcare Provider	68	(1)
Research	69	(20)
Introduction	69	(20)
Some Common Questions	89	(4)
Getting Started	93	(6)
Introduction	93	(1)
Materials	93	(3)
Oils and Lotions	93	(1)
Aromatherapy	94	(2)
Preparation	96	(1)
Environment	96	(3)
General Positioning Principles	99	(6)
Introduction	99	(1)
Supine and Prone	99	(1)
The Supine Position	99	(1)
The Prone Position	100	(1)
Other Positions	101	(3)
Sidelying	101	(1)
Sitting	102	(1)
Prone Suspension---the Football Hold	103	(1)
At the Shoulder	103	(1)
Positioning Devices	104	(1)
Summary	104	(1)
Massage Strokes	105
Introduction	105
Making Contact	107
Lower Extremities	107
Indian Milking---Away From the Heart	108
Wringing	110
Thumb Press	112
Squeeze Each Toe	114
Stroke Top of Foot	116
Circle Around the Ankles	118
Swedish Milking---Toward the Heart	119
Rolling	122
Abdomen	124
Gentle Pressure on the Abdomen	125
Paddle Wheel	126
Paddle Wheel With Legs Lifted	127
Sun Moon	128
I Love You	130
Gentle Pressure on the Abdomen	132
Chest	133
Heart	134
Criss-Cross	135
Shoulder to Toes	138
Upper Extremities	140
Symmetrical Starting Stroke	141
Indian Milking---Away From the Heart	142
Wringing	144
Thumb Press in Palm	146
Small Circles in Palm	147
Squeeze Each Finger	148
Stroke Top of Hand	149
Circles Around the Wrist	150
Swedish Milking---Toward the Heart	151
Rolling	155
Back	157
Swooping to the Bottom	158
Swooping to the Ankles	159
Back and Forth	161
Small Circles All Over the Back	163
Combing	164
Face	165
Forehead to Mouth	166
Eyebrows to Mouth	167
Nose to Mouth	168
Pressure Toward the Mouth	169
Finishing Stroke for the Face	170
Resources
Information and Training	173
Supplies, Books and Music	175
References
Bonding/Attachment	177
The High-Need Baby	178
Infant Massage	178
Development/Medicine/Neurophysiology	180
Research	185
Sensory Integration	190
Tactile Intervention/Massage	190
Aromatherapy	193