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Step 1
If the child has affected her left or right side and her mobility is fine but she still has trouble reaching things and holding items, pick up the item and place it in the child's hand. Hold the item with her.
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Step 2
At feeding time, sit the child up in a chair such as a booster chair or at the dinner table.
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Step 3
Place whatever food you have prepared for the child in front of her.
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Step 4
With a spoon or fork, bring the utensil up to the child’s mouth. The child will be able to comprehend what is being said and open her mouth to eat.
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Step 5
If she has trouble chewing, guide her mouth in an up and down or circular motion so that she can swallow and digest the food.
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Step 6
If the child has not had a bath, gently pick her up and carry her to the tub after the bath water is ready.
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Step 7
With one hand on the child’s back, wash the child entirely. Holding the back will support the child’s body from falling over into the water.
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Step 8
Take the child out of the tub and dry her off.
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Step 9
Once the child is dry, put on her clothes after putting lotion on her body.
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Step 10
If you have a specific time for reading, place the child in a comfortable position (if not on your lap) and read her favorite book. The attention span of a child with cerebral palsy is fascinating. She can remember what you are reading to her.
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Step 11
Rock her. Sing to her to make her feel comfortable while she tries to go to sleep.
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Step 12
Once the child is asleep, lay her properly on the bed on her stomach with the face positioned to the side. This way, her air passages will not be blocked.
Comments
jojo04 said
on 8/4/2009 Once again, you really shouldn't write articles based on your experience with ONE child who just so happens to have CP. Cerebral palsy is a VERY broad term, and it's completely inaccurate to lump all people with CP together. At least do a little research before you attempt to write about it, because you are way off base when it comes to everything you've written about people with CP.