In cerebral palsy (CP) muscles are often shortened so much that they restrict joint range of motion and the muscles themselves are weak. Thus, ‘shortness’ and ‘weakness’ are two important needs that clinicians must address.
The typical cognitive assessments that are used for children require them to be able to use their hands to point to pictures or hold puzzle pieces.
It's really essential to understand how brain function works to really tap into how learners learn.
For a child with CP learning to move, the really important things to remember are that the child should always be active.
It's really essential to understand how brain function works to really tap into how learners learn.