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| About the Author | |
| Preface and Author's Note | |
| Getting the Diagnosis | |
| Your Child Has a Disability | p. 3 |
| Finding a Doctor: Pediatric Care | p. 11 |
| Why My Child? | |
| Why My Child? Causes of Disabling Conditions | p. 23 |
| What About Our Next Child? Genetic Counseling | p. 30 |
| Developmental Disabilities | |
| The Development of a Young Child | p. 47 |
| Mental Retardation | p. 60 |
| Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) and Other Chromosomal Abnormalities | p. 76 |
| Seizure Disorders | p. 92 |
| Cerebral Palsy | p. 105 |
| Hearing Impairment | p. 120 |
| Communication Disorders | p. 139 |
| Autism | p. 152 |
| Vision and Its Disorders | p. 161 |
| Neuromuscular Disorders: Spina Bifida and Muscular Dystrophy | p. 178 |
| Approaches to Treatment | |
| Love and Discipline: Managing Behavior | p. 203 |
| Nutrition and Dental Care | p. 216 |
| Physical Therapy | p. 234 |
| Occupational Therapy | p. 248 |
| Commonly Used Medicines | p. 262 |
| Growing up with a Disability | |
| Educational Programs for Your Child | p. 285 |
| What the Future Holds | p. 308 |
| Suggested Readings and Resources | p. 323 |
| Index | p. 335 |
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