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What you need to know about Normal development & disability in children

What is normal development & disability in children?

In order to understand disability in children and where the consequent needs differ…….

Care involving technical procedures

The care of some infants with disabilities involves the use of technical procedures such that.

Care needs in infants

Healthy infants require a great deal of attention in connection with their bodily functions. They must be fed....

Care needs in older infants & young children

As the healthy infant gets older, the emphasis shifts from attention to supervision. Feeds become…….

Care needs in older children & adolescents

The variety and level of care needs and mobility requirements in older children and adolescents with disabilities are…….

“Difficult” children

Some healthy children are described by their parents as 'difficult' because they require more attention or supervision than…….

What evidence is available?

If the child is undergoing active management under the enuresis clinic the clinical specialist nurse is likely to be the best source

How long will the needs last?