Neuro-Developmental Treatment: A Guide to NDT Clinical Practice

Thiscomprehensive volume provides vital support for both novice andexperienced practitioners of Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) byintegrating the latest theoretical foundations of NDT with real-lifepractice examples. The book is the culmination of a 5-year project byinstructors of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association to developan up-to-date guide to the neurorehabilitation approach originallydeveloped by Karl and Berta Bobath.

Special Features:

• Presents the contemporary NDT Theory and Practice Model
• Covers the entire what, why, who and how of NDT
• Includes thorough discussions of current and evolving research in neurorehabilitation
• Presentsa detailed look at how occupational therapists, physical therapists,and speech-language pathologists practice NDT within the scope of theindividual disciplines
• Illustrates NDT examination, evaluation,and intervention through a series of case reports spanning from infantsto adults with posture and movement disorders
• Provides enhancedfigures, diagrams, tables, photo galleries and videos demonstratingtherapeutic practice using the NDT practice model through access onThieme s MediaCenter
• Provides educators with instructional materials and strategies for entry-level to advanced learners
• Written by more than 30 NDT practitioners (OTs, PTs, SLPs) giving a broad range of perspectives

Used as the core textbook in NDT Certificate courses, Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT): A Guide to Clinical Practice setsthe standard in clinical practice for occupational therapists, physicaltherapists and speech-language pathologists who use, or intend to use,NDT in their work with infants, children, adolescents and adults withpostural and movement disorders.