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All book titles are available for borrowing through CHEO's Kaitlin Atkinson Family Resource Library. Located on the first floor of the main CHEO building, in front of the elevators, the library is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact us directly at 613-738-3942 or at library@cheo.on.ca.
| Cerebral ventricular shunts: some questions, some answers. |
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Vancouver: British Columbia's Children's Hospital, 1996.
FAM RC 391 .C47
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| Children with spina bifida: a parent's guide. |
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Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House, 1999.
FAM RJ 496 .S74 C476
Written by an expert team, this book addresses common concerns of parents about their child's development and condition.
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| A guide to hydrocephalus / McCowan, Anne Marie. |
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Toronto: Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario, 1992.
FAM RC 391 .M32
This book explains what hydrocephalus is, the causes and the treatment. The book also covers such topics as shunts and shunt failure; diagnostic tests; the consequences of hydrocephalus; professionals involved; and medications commonly used for seizure disorders.
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| Hydrocephalus: a guide for patients, families and friends / Toporek, Chuck. |
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Sebatopol, CA: O'Reilly & Associates, 1999.
FAM RC 391 .T66
Text provides clear advice on living with hydrocephalus. Helps parents with choosing a neurosurgeon and what to expect in regards to treatments.
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| Living with spina bifida: a guide for families and professionals / Sandler, Adrian. |
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Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Press, 1997.
FAM RJ 496 .S74 S26
Addressing the challenges raised by spina bifida in a positive and practical manner, this book will aid anyone seeking the information necessary to build a strong, productive parent-professional partnership. It will serve as a resource for families as well as for doctors, health care workers, teachers, therapists, and other professionals involved in caring for children with spina bifida.
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| Spinabilities: a young person's guide to spina bifida. |
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Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House, 1997.
FAM RJ 496 .S74 S695
A guide to coping with the medical, self-care, and emotional issues of spina bifida, with an emphasis on becoming as independent as possible.
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| Understanding spina bifida. |
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Toronto: Bloorview MacMillan Centre, 1998.
FAM RJ 496 .S74 U52
Whether you are a parent, service provider, or an individual with spina bifida, you need accurate, up to date information so you can make informed decisions regarding care, treatment and management in the present, as well as anticipate and plan for the future.
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