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Losing patience : the problems, alarms and psychological issues of shaken baby syndrome / James Peinkofer, LCSW

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Far Hills, NJ : New Horizon Press, [2014]Description: 230 pages ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0882824783 (paperback)
  • 9780882824789 (paperback)
Subject(s):
Contents:
Introduction -- CHAPTERS: What is shaken baby syndrome? -- History of SBS -- Effects on young brains -- Body injuries -- Serious consequences -- Consultation and follow up -- Victimology -- Perpetrators -- Controversies -- Understanding family needs -- Investigation and prosecution -- Prevention efforts -- Soothing crying babies -- Conclusion -- Notes.
PARTS: SBS exposed -- SBS in depth -- SBS best practices.
Summary: "All it takes is two or three violent shakes, in as little as five seconds, by an angry parent or caregiver to punish or quiet a crying child. Shaken Baby syndrome (SBS) is the leading cause of abuse-related deaths among infants. nearly one-third of shaken babies die; 80 percent of the survivors suffer permanent brain damage. James Peinkofer, an expert on Shaken Baby Syndrome, provides a major study of famous and recent cases (Virginia Jaspers, Patience Gill, Louise Woodward) and the key medical personnel that helped shape and define Shaken Baby Syndrome. Along with setting out prevention efforts, ways to soothe a crying baby and stories from the families and survivors, he identifies: Which infants and children are most vulnerable -- What to look out for in a caregiver -- What a family should do if they suspect SBS. Losing Patience is a must read for every parent, grandparent and caregiver. the life that's saved may be that of your tiny loved one."-- back cover.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

All it takes is two or three violent shakes -- in as little as five seconds by an angry parent or caregiver -- to punish or quiet a crying child. Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is the leading cause of abuse related deaths among infants. Nearly one-third of shaken babies die, with as high as 80 percent of survivors suffering permanent brain damage.

In Losing Patience , James Peinkofer provides an encompassing look into the famous and recent cases (Virginia Jaspers, Patience Gill, and Louise Woodward) and key medical personnel that helped shape and define Shaken Baby Syndrome. He identifies the victimology (which infants and children are most vulnerable), what to look out for in a caregiver, and what a family should do if they suspect SBS. He also provides prevention efforts, ways to soothe a crying baby, and stories from the families and survivors.

Losing Patience is a must-read for every parent, grandparent, and caregiver. The life that's saved may be your tiny loved one's.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction -- CHAPTERS: What is shaken baby syndrome? -- History of SBS -- Effects on young brains -- Body injuries -- Serious consequences -- Consultation and follow up -- Victimology -- Perpetrators -- Controversies -- Understanding family needs -- Investigation and prosecution -- Prevention efforts -- Soothing crying babies -- Conclusion -- Notes.

PARTS: SBS exposed -- SBS in depth -- SBS best practices.

"All it takes is two or three violent shakes, in as little as five seconds, by an angry parent or caregiver to punish or quiet a crying child. Shaken Baby syndrome (SBS) is the leading cause of abuse-related deaths among infants. nearly one-third of shaken babies die; 80 percent of the survivors suffer permanent brain damage. James Peinkofer, an expert on Shaken Baby Syndrome, provides a major study of famous and recent cases (Virginia Jaspers, Patience Gill, Louise Woodward) and the key medical personnel that helped shape and define Shaken Baby Syndrome. Along with setting out prevention efforts, ways to soothe a crying baby and stories from the families and survivors, he identifies: Which infants and children are most vulnerable -- What to look out for in a caregiver -- What a family should do if they suspect SBS. Losing Patience is a must read for every parent, grandparent and caregiver. the life that's saved may be that of your tiny loved one."-- back cover.

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