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Below are some overall resources on the value of speech therapy. The following article was written by Phil Hardt, a person with Huntington's Disease, expressing his views on how important speech therapy is for a person with HD:
26-Aug-01
Speech Therapist Visit - Phil Hardt ____________________________________________________________
Additional Resources: Links: Occupational Therapy Great sites about fine and gross motor planning.
Links: Speech and Language Speech Therapists' and Speech Therapy Centers' Apraxia of Speech Web Pages, Finding and Evaluating Professionals, and Individual Articles About Speech
Therapy-Child Occupational Therapy
But a child's main job is playing and learning, and an occupational therapist can evaluate a child's skills for play activities, school performance, and activities of daily living and compare them to what is developmentally appropriate for an age group. This is something you need to have your doctor approve.Specialists in Occupational Therapy; When Is Occupational Therapy Needed? Finding Care for Your Child http://Occupational Therapy (For A Child) Therapy-Child Physical Therapy
Pediatric physical therapy promotes wellness, assists in the early detection of health problems, and uses a wide variety of treatment techniques to help children reach their maximum potential. This is something you need to have your doctor approve. What Is PT, Is It Needed, Finding Care For Your Child http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/ill/phys_therapy.html Therapy-HD Physical and Occupational Therapy for Huntington's Disease
Download the PDF format from this link to the HDSA website http://www.hdsa.org/edu/downloadpublications.html Therapy-HD Occupational Therapy in Huntington's Disease
$.50 Order this document online from this link to HDSA's website or call 1-800-345-4372 and ask for Anita Mark-Paul Extension 16. Cheryl Hicks, 5 pages. Describes group activities to help with physical, intellectual and psychological problems. http://www.hdsa.org/edu/edu.pl?orderform#401 Therapy-HD A Physical Therapy Program for HD Patients
$.50 Order this document online from this link to HDSA's website or call 1-800-345-4372 and ask for Anita Mark-Paul Extension 16. Inez Peacock, Clinical Management in Physical Therapy, Vol. 7, 1987. A 7-page collection of information about her physical therapy program. Includes actual excercises. http://www.hdsa.org/edu/edu.pl?orderform#401 Therapy-HD Physical and Occupational Therapy for HD: A Guide for Families
FREE 1st Copy Order this document online from this link to HDSA's website or call 1-800-345-4372 and ask for Anita Mark-Paul Extension 16. Suzanne Imbriglio, PT, HDSA, 1997. Provides helpful information and resources for people in all stages of HD. http://www.hdsa.org/edu/edu.pl?orderform#401 Therapy-HD Physiotherapy for Huntington's Disease Patients
$.50 Order this document online from this link to HDSA's website or call 1-800-345-4372 and ask for Anita Mark-Paul Extension 16. Anne Hoy, 5 pages, 1991. Discusses treatment and exercises. http://www.hdsa.org/edu/edu.pl?orderform#401 Therapy-Huntington's Disease at Mid-Stage $1.00 Order this document online from this link to HDSA's website or call 1-800-345-4372 and ask for Anita Mark-Paul Extension 16. Suzanne Imbriglio, PT, Clinical Management, Vol. 12 No. 5, Sep/Oct 1992, American Physical Therapy Association, 11 pages. Explanation of how PT and OT benefits people with HD. Practical advice on designing a plan that combines maximum independence with minimal risk. http://www.hdsa.org/edu/edu.pl?orderform#401 |
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