A Guide to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

The prognosis for individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is improving, with some men with DMD living into their 30s and 40s. More vital than ever, this book helps teachers and parents to support children and young people with DMD with their education and transition into adulthood.

Leading experts on DMD explain Duchenne and its impact in easy-to-understand terms. Going beyond physical management, particular focus is put on learning and behavioural issues, including speech delay and difficulty learning to read, as well as common comorbid conditions, such as ADHD, autism and OCD. Raising aspirations, the book gives guidance on effective support in the classroom and advice on the transition to adulthood, employment and independent living.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 14, 2017
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1785921657
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1785921650
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 0.53 x 9.02 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,141,630 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #296 in Teen Health (Books) #613 in Musculoskeletal Diseases (Books) #1,055 in Health Care Delivery (Books)
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