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Indian Pediatr 2011;48: 830 |
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Book Reviews |
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FAQs on Vaccines and Immunization Practices
Vipin M Vashistha, Ajay Kalra and Naveen Thacker
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi,
1 st
edition, 2011,
Pages: 402; Price:
495/-. |
Vaccination is arguably the most dynamic and
interesting subject in pediatric practice. This book attempts to provide
an in-depth account of the subject while maintaining the user friendly
question answer format. The volume is divided into six sections: general
vaccination, EPI vaccines, non-EPI vaccines, vaccines in the pipeline,
novel approaches to vaccine formulations and delivery systems, and
therapeutic vaccines. Most practical issues related to vaccines are
covered well by giving suitable examples and clinical situations. However,
in few chapters, the practical tips are missing and questions are more
theoretical. Editors have done a wonderful job to maintain uniformity in
presentation and avoid contradicting statements and overlap at most
places; a Herculean task for a multi-authored book. Suggestions for future
editions include omitting theoretical details (except those needed to
explain practical concepts), providing more clinical scenarios, and
keeping the answers straight and concise. I recommend this book both for
the pediatric practitioners and postgraduates students.
Dheeraj Shah
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics,
University College of Medical Sciences and
GTB Hospital, Delhi 110 095, India.
Email: [email protected]
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Toy Kit for Kids with Developmental Disabilities
(2nd edition, User Manual)
S. Venkatesan
All India Institute of Speech and Hearing; Mysore.
Pages: 64: Price: Rs 100/-
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It is well known that toys play a very important part
in the development of children. There is a dire need for toys for children
with developmental disabilities (viz. children with visual, hearing,
locomotor or mental disabilities, speech delay, autism, ADHD, learning
disabilities, etc.). This book aims to satisfy this need. It describes: (i)
the methods for home training of children with developmental disabilities,
(ii) the utility of toy kits (infant, toddler and preschool
versions), (iii) the activity checklist for preschool children with
developmental disabilities, (iv) important tips to parents for
effective home teaching, and (v) common reasons for failure in home
training program. The book has several Tables and pictures which aids in
understanding this otherwise complex topic. The book along with the toy
kits would be useful to all parents/caregivers of pre-school children with
developmental disabilities, child guidance clinics, and to pediatricians
who are interested in developmental pediatrics.
Sunil Karande
Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics,
Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital,
Mumbai 400012, India.
Email: [email protected]
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Academic Problems in Primary School Children
Enrolled under SSA-Karnataka: Study Manual for Master Trainers
S. Venkatesan
All India Institute of Speech and Hearing; Mysore.
Pages: 108: Price: Rs 250/-. |
Education is one of the most important aspects of human
resource development. There is an urgent need to further improve the
quality of education imparted to primary school children. This timely book
aims to satisfy this need. The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is the flagship
program of the Government of India to attain universal elementary
education of all children, including children with disabilities. This book
has eight chapters which describe: (i) common myths about children,
(ii) basics of child development, (iii) psychological
problems in primary school children, (iv) their academic problems
and early recognition, (v) public attitudes, parental reactions,
and how to work with these families, and (vi) remediation and
rehabilitation. The book has several informative case vignettes, tables
and illustrations. This book would be very useful to sensitize, train and
empower primary school teachers in the art of "inclusive education" and
will help ensure success of the SSA program.
Sunil Karande
Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics,
Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital,
Mumbai 400012, India.
Email: [email protected]
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