| Children with CP are more likely to have behavioral | | | | frustration. |
| and emotional difficulties than the non-disabled kids, | | | | 2. Let the child vent his/her feelings by his irate and |
| which may have a potentially deleterious effect on | | | | out of control behavior till the child is tired |
| quality of life.They shouldn't be treated with pity and | | | | 3. Remember your child can do anything if he/she has |
| sorrow as they experience life as most children do. | | | | a mind to |
| Great deal of effort is needed to support the social | | | | 4. Do not worry if the child gets hurt. Just tend to |
| and educational cause. We must recognize the | | | | the child normally |
| similarity between disabled children and those of | | | | 5. Give quality time to the child to make him/her feel |
| other children. Their rights must be ensured as | | | | comfortable in his/her surroundings |
| citizens and not as disabled children. They must be | | | | 6. Look for an experienced therapist who has dealt |
| allowed to participate in every aspect of society as | | | | with CP |
| non-disabled children do. | | | | HELPING PARENTS COPE |
| HOW TO HELP A CHILD WITH CP | | | | Raising a child having CP is very challenging. After |
| Every individual concerned, be it the parent, | | | | having a perfectly healthy child, the last thing a |
| caregiver, or teacher, must aim at helping the child to | | | | parent would want is that something terrible happens |
| be as independent as possible. It may be difficult but | | | | because of a brain injury. When something goes so |
| the parents must try their best to support the child | | | | terribly wrong, not just the child's but also the |
| to cope with CP. | | | | parents lives are shattered as well. |
| Guiding the child in following way may be helpful:o | | | | The following tips may help the parents overcome |
| Help your child to be as independent as possibleo | | | | the difficulties and cope with it:o Be part of a support |
| Support only when neededo Speak out when | | | | group with other parents having children with CP.o |
| absolutely neededo Get him/ her to know other | | | | Grieve if you musto Continuing to have interest in |
| children with CPo Technology helps to make mobility | | | | your career, personal interests, friends etc. helps |
| and regular activities easiero Have a positive and | | | | lower stress level.o Spending some time for yourself |
| realistic attitude towards your child | | | | away from your child helps.o Don't let self doubt |
| TO COPE WITH CP | | | | creep in. Just think of the good things you did for |
| 1. Try breathing techniques to do away with | | | | your child. |