Question
Does there exist a possibility of treatment for five-year-old children showing delays in language and cognitive development, with their performance lagging behind their peers?
Answer
Cerebral palsy is a syndrome of brain damage caused by various factors, characterized primarily by motor function impairment, muscle tone abnormalities, posture and reflex anomalies. Additionally, it may be accompanied by intellectual disability, language disorders, visual and auditory impairments. For the treatment of cerebral palsy in children, psychological therapy should be the first step, including the use of dialogue, questioning, and specific effective scales or questionnaires by caregivers to assess the mental and behavioral issues of the children and their families. This helps to understand their psychological and behavioral problems and to adopt appropriate care measures accordingly. Nurses should also communicate with the children to alleviate their fears.