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Locked-in Syndrome after Brain Damage - Living within my head (Hardcover)
Loot Price: R3,814
Discovery Miles 38 140
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Locked-in Syndrome after Brain Damage - Living within my head (Hardcover)
Series: After Brain Injury: Survivor Stories
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Total price: R3,834
Discovery Miles: 38 340
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The newest title in the series Survivor Stories, this book tells
the story of Paul Allen, a photographer who likes opera and was a
good baritone singer. At the age of 56 he sustained a stroke that
left him paralysed and speechless. He has Locked-In Syndrome (LIS),
a rare consequence of brain damage. Although Paul is fully
conscious and his cognitive abilities are intact, he is unable to
move or speak due to the paralysis of nearly all his voluntary
muscles. However, Paul is keen to communicate and through his eye
movements he tells his story, from his early life, career, singing
and other interests, to the details of his stroke and the effects
it has had on his life. The book also includes contributions from
Paul's wife Liz, who tells the story from her point of view, along
with Paul's physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech
therapists, psychologists and others from the Raphael Hospital who
have assisted in Paul's rehabilitation. In telling of his
frustrations, his successes, his views on life and how he sees his
future, Paul raises awareness of the quality of life possible for
those with LIS. Combining scientific knowledge with personal
narrative, this unique and optimistic book is of huge importance to
any professional involved in the care of someone with a brain
injury, and to the individuals and families touched by LIS.
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