Selected Areas Supporting Development of Children and Youth with Muscular Distrophy Cover Image

Wybrane obszary wspomagania rozwoju dzieci i młodzieży z dystrofią mięśniową
Selected Areas Supporting Development of Children and Youth with Muscular Distrophy

Author(s): Piotr Majewicz
Subject(s): Developmental Psychology, Social differentiation, Health and medicine and law, Family and social welfare, Welfare services
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza AFM Uniwersytetu Andrzeja Frycza Modrzewskiego w Krakowie
Keywords: muscular dystrophy; psychocorrection; development stimulation;

Summary/Abstract: Muscular dystrophies are genetically determined diseases, usually progressive and causing significant mobility disability. They differ in clinical picture and inheritance. Physiotherapy and pharmacotherapy are mainly used in the treatment process. The article emphasizes the importance of support for psychosocial development of children with dystrophy. Particular attention should be paid to supporting development in the areas of motor skills, emotional and social functioning, and personality development.

  • Issue Year: XX/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 43-61
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish
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