About the authors; Foreword; Chapter 1, Introduction, Liz Barnes; Chapter 2, Understanding the brain and movement, Charlie Fairhurst; The development of the nervous system; The developed nervous system; Movement -- when it works; Movement -- when it doesn't work; More than just a movement problem; Chapter 3, Causes of hemiplegia/hemiparesis, Charlie Fairhurst; Some terms and definitions; Congenital causes of hemiplegia; Chapter 4, Possible clinical problems:their signs and symptoms, Charlie Fairhurst; Congenital hemiplegia.

Other clinical problems associated with congenital hemiplegiaAcquired hemiplegia -- how it may present; Other clinical problems associated with acquired hemiplegia; Chapter 5, After diagnosis -- what next? Liz Barnes; Treatment; Other sources of help in the early years; The legal framework -- rights and equality; Local and national support groups; National organizations; Where to find out about benefits and other types of support; Advice, information and campaigning for carers; Chapter 6, Assessment andclinical management, Charlie Fairhurst; The clinical patient pathway.

Team-working in health servicesA 'who's who' of the child development centre; Assessments; Investigations; Interventions (treatments); Language assessments and interventions; Intervention in emotional and behavioural disorders; Problems as an adolescent and adult; Chapter 7, Family life, Liz Barnes; Early years; Five to eleven; Eleven to sixteen; Sisters and brothers; Family and friends; Talking to your child about hemiplegia; Useful resources; Chapter 8, Education, Liz Barnes; What additional support needs might a child with hemiplegia have?; Early years; Additional support.

Transition: Early Years to PrimaryPrimary years; Transition: primary to secondary; Secondary years; Transition to post-16 education; Higher education; Distance learning; Useful names and addresses; Chapter 9, Adult life, Liz Barnes; Work; Volunteering; Self-employment; Benefits and financial help; Driving; Health and well-being; Friendships and relationships; Parenthood; Living with hemiplegia; More useful addresses; Chapter 10, The emotional impact ofhaving a child with a disability, Claire Edwards; Becoming a parent; What do we feel about disability?; Being part of a community.

'Getting with the system'Men and women; Joy and celebration; Living with the life you have -- acknowledging, adapting and adjusting; Glossary ofmedical terms; Index.