• Updated Description of Cerebral Palsy

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    We are pleased to provide translations of the recently updated description of cerebral palsy, now available in several languages. Including a clinical description, plain-language version, and one sentence summary, designed to guide clinical practice, research, and policy to advance the care, participation, and inclusion of individuals with CP.

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  • Spina Bifida

    Out now!

    Spina Bifida breaks down the medical complexity of the condition into a clear, lifelong roadmap, combining world-class clinical expertise with lived experiences to empower all those involved from diagnosis to adulthood.

    “Spina Bifida is a highly accessible resource that weaves together medical expertise with practical information for people living with the condition.” —NIENKE DOSA, MD, MPH

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  • Autism in Complex Presentations (online course)

    Available now

    Autism in Complex Presentations (online course) is a self-paced learning resource provides up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge, and helps you develop the confidence and practical skills needed to recognize and assess autism in its most nuanced forms.

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  • Gillette Children’s Healthcare Series Bundle

    The Gillette Children’s Healthcare Series is a groundbreaking collection of nine books on childhood-acquired physical and neurological conditions. Each book provides a detailed medical explanation of a specific condition, its evidence-based best-practice treatments, and includes the lived experience of families. The first eight titles are available now in an exclusive bundle.

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  • Autism in Complex Presentations: A Guide to Assessment and Diagnosis

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    Autism in Complex Presentations brings together an international team of clinicians and researchers to provide a practical, evidence-based guide to the assessment and recognition of autism when accompanied by other neurodevelopmental or medical conditions.

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  • Caring for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

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    Caring for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities is a powerful collection of narrative clinical stories drawn from the long career of developmental pediatrician Dr. Alfred L Scherzer. Focused on children with disabilities and their families, each chapter includes a pediatrician’s perspective, a real-life story, and reflective commentary.

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  • Scoliosis: Congenital, Neuromuscular, Syndromic and other Nonidiopathic Types

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    Scoliosis: Congenital, Neuromuscular, Syndromic and other Nonidiopathic Types, the latest book in the Gillette Children’s Healthcare Series, explains the condition and includes both the current best-practice treatments and the lived experience of families.

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  • Explore

    Explore is a resource for parents, families, individuals with lived experience, and healthcare professionals who want easy-to-understand information about childhood onset disabilities. Here you will find books, free downloadable chapters, videos, and article summaries, which will help you learn more about the conditions, current research, treatments, and all aspects of care. In our 'Knowledge Bank' you will find answers to your questions, including signposts to find more in-depth, evidence-based information.

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  • Out now: Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination Online Training Course

    A new online training course developed by Dr Joanne George. Designed to provide clinicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to use the HINE.

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  • Hammersmith Neonatal and Infant Neurological Examinations

    Check out our Hammersmith Neonatal Neurological Examination (HNNE) and Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE) materials. There is a wealth of high-quality materials (over 50 items), designed by a team of experts. Access is freely available to users from low-income countries and Ukraine.

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Welcome

Mac Keith Press Neurodevelopmental Disability and Paediatric Neurology

Mac Keith Press is a charity which exists to improve the lives of disabled children by extending the knowledge and understanding of developmental medicine and paediatric neurology through our publications and website: the monthly journal Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, books, courses and other resources. These are of interest to researchers, health professionals, clinicians, therapists, parents and all involved in the care of children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions, as well as those with lived experience. All our proceeds are used to fund our charitable activities.

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Books

We publish a programme of books that extend the knowledge and understanding of developmental medicine and paediatric neurology.They are of interest to researchers, health professionals, clinicians, therapists, parents and all involved in the care of children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions. All are available for purchase directly from this website.

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Journal

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology (DMCN) has defined the field of paediatric neurology and neurodisability for over 60 years, and is one of the world’s leading journals in the whole field of paediatrics. DMCN is of interest to researchers, all health professionals concerned with developmental disability and child neurology, and others involved with the care of children and young people.

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Courses

Learn at your own pace with our courses covering: child neurology, focusing both on principles and clinical practice; child development and disability; Hammersmith Infant neurological examination and a range of ethical issues. Clearly presented, with questions to help you understand the content fully and improve your outcomes. Subscribe now to get 12 months' access and take the test to find out the gaps in your knowledge!

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Explore

Explore a resource for parents, families, individuals with lived experience, and healthcare professionals who want easy-to-understand information about childhood onset disabilities. Here you will find family-friendly books, free downloadable chapters, videos, and article summaries, which will help you learn more about the conditions, current research, treatments, and all aspects of care.

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Resources

We offer a wealth of free content, including journal articles, videos, podcasts, ebook chapters, and links to other great resources. You can find DCD guidelines, a link to the free DMCN app - plus much more!

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