This manual is intended for young people with spinal cord injuries who are receiving rehabilitation services within the Spinal Cord Injury Unit at Shriners Hospital (San Francisco, California). An introduction describes the rehabilitation program, which includes family conferences, an individualized program, an independent living program, discharge to a special transition apartment, return to the community, and periodic reevaluation and ongoing training. Other introductory information covers diagnostic tests, the daily schedule, the therapy schedule, Unit policies, activity attendance rules, and the patient's rights and responsibilities. Later chapters present information on: (1) the nervous system and spinal cord injury; (2) skin care; (3) bladder care; (4) bowel care; (5) nutrition; (6) the respiratory system and care; (7) circulation; (8) complications of spinal cord injury; (9) medications; (10) physical therapy; (11) occupational therapy; (12) recreation therapy; (13) social services; (14) attendant care; (15) sexuality; and (16) equipment maintenance. A glossary is also provided. (DB)