My step son has cerebral palsey, he is three years old and at a 3 month old level right now. What are some things that I can do with him to help him learn about the world and life? He cannot hold his head up, he cannot talk and he has little control of eye movement. I have learned that mentally he is a three year old, it is just that his body does not work properly. Can anyone help me. This is a serious question, please help if you know anything about this!
2006-08-31 02:48:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
you should try a check up to the doctor
2006-08-31 02:52:20 · answer #1 · answered by anonymous 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best friend Jeanine has cerebral palsy. Her mom said she kept her stimulated as much as possible. She has some upper body strength but not much so her mom played a lot of music for her. She talked to her and read to her and played games with her that required her to try to figure things out. When I'm with her, I treat her just as I would anyone else. She doesn't have any mental problems, she's extremely smart and has a great sense of humor. Being a part of things and not being treated like an invalid is the best thing for him. He knows that he's special and needs help but keep in mind he's aware of what's going on. I wish you the best of luck. Also, will physical therapy help give him a little more function. Jeanine goes to keep up what strength she does have in her arms and hands. Maybe it will help your step son. Take care.
2006-08-31 02:59:06 · answer #2 · answered by lovelee1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You treat him as a regular 3 year old. Like you said, the palsey only affects physical skills, not mental. He should be on some form of physical therapy. Encourage him to do things on his own, help him when he really needs it. You can read to him, talk to him. Play simple games, such as balls, or whatever physical movement he can handle. Extra loving, holding, because they do get frustrated easy. Always encourage, don't give up.
2006-08-31 02:58:42 · answer #3 · answered by mom_of_ndm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read to him. Show him the pictures in the books.
Talk to him. Sing to him.
Get him a special wheelchair that will help him sit up and be able to see the world.
Are there any options for physical therapy where you live? That can really help. Sometimes there are support groups where you can meet other families with disabled children, and exchange ideas.
Let him watch a video sometimes, lots of kids that age like Blues Clues, Bob the Builder, Little Bear, Disney movies. I would be careful not to overdo TV time though!
2006-08-31 02:56:05 · answer #4 · answered by Kathryn A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is an possibility yet in maximum situations I easily have seen it particularly is often basically between the twins (or in one case between the triplets). Do they understand what led to the cerebral palsey interior the single twin? The reason can play somewhat interior the possibility of the different twin having it to boot.
2016-09-30 05:07:22 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, I feel for you. I worked with a lady for 7 years. She had CP and mentally she was normal. She told me that she went to a school for kids with CP in Indianapolis. It was funded by the catholic church. She was 45 when I started working with her.
She told me she learned how to use her arms and hands by repetitive training and placing a spoon in her hand and she learned to grasp it.and she learned to feed herself and turn pages in a book and so on..I stopped by her home and worked with her for therapy. I can't say her name but she told me she was a happy person because she had never known anything except her CP.
I was amazed at her good cheer and we would joke that she did not need behavioral therapy as she was behaving herself! She also volunteered at St. Vincent hospital for years and I would visit her there as well she had an electric wheelchair and could take elevators etc. I hope i have helped you.
2006-08-31 03:04:47 · answer #6 · answered by Tabor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should read to him and sing to him!
Check out the United Cerebral Palsy web site -
2006-09-03 17:54:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a child with CP. Treat him like a three year old. Take him to the park, play doh, color, play trucks. Talk to him, listen to music, watch TV. Educate yourself. Read the book or watch the movie MY Left Foot. My son was similar to your step son and we tried our best to do everything with him we could. He had a severe seizure disorder with his CP and he passed away at five. Please contact me and I can give you lots of ideas of things the two of you can do. It takes a strong heart to be able to care for child with special needs, be proud of yourself. Good luck.
2006-08-31 02:57:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know a little about cerebral palsy, but what I know more about is that ARC is a great place to start.
They have wonderful programs for children with disabilities, parents, and siblings.
http://www.thearc.org
Please contact them, I know that you won't regret it.
2006-08-31 02:58:45 · answer #9 · answered by Freeadviceisworthwhatyoupayfor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do u live near leeds uk if thats wer u r ,coz my brother has the same thing, he went to this hungarian lady and he was in the same state and my bro now walks runs and talks and is really sporty, hope this helps other wise ask ur doc
2006-08-31 02:58:08 · answer #10 · answered by Eliza Dolittle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son has CP. I read to him alot we also watch tv together. I exercise his muscles and try to make a game of it by singing to him. Best of luck!
2006-08-31 03:00:29 · answer #11 · answered by aintgivinup79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋