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Sieglinde Martin, MS PT

Sieglinde Martin, MS, PT, is a physical therapist with more than thirty years of clinical experience working with children with cerebral palsy and their families. She is author of the book, Teaching Motor Skills to Children With Cerebral Palsy And Similar Movement Disorders: A Guide for Parents And Professionals.

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A Learning Environment for Your Child with Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects posture and movement. Insufficient postural control makes it difficult for the children to maintain a position and to keep their balance. When Chris sits he may fall backwards or to the side. He…
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A Learning Environment for Your Child with Cerebral Palsy
Your child is no longer a baby. He is two - but he is no toddler. He may not even be a sitter. All he may like to do is roll. Stretched out on the floor, he rolls wherever he wants to go. Your house is roomy. You try to keep it reasonably…
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A Learning Environment for Your Child with Cerebral Palsy
Your child has cerebral palsy and you want to give him a good start in life. You enroll him in an early childhood program and take him to the recommended therapy sessions. You attend them regularly and follow home instructions faithfully.…