Question
My nephew woke up with cerebral palsy and is now ten months old and still cannot sit steadily, and he rarely smiles either. It seems like his muscles are weak. He is currently undergoing physical therapy at the hospital, and the doctor also recommends that we conduct family training for him, which will help with his recovery. How should families of children with cerebral palsy conduct training?
Answer
Early training is more effective for the recovery of cerebral palsy. By six months of age, infants are in a critical period of brain development.Brain neurons increase in volume, dendrites increase, elongate, and form myelin. At this stage, cerebral palsy is in its primary phase, not yet fixed in abnormal posture and movement, making it more reversible, and easier to recover from motor impairments after treatment. You can use the prone position to train the ability to lift the head. Method: Let the child crouch down, pick up a toy, and place it at eye level. To encourage the child to lift their head to look at it, slightly elevate it. Aim for at least 30 minutes of prone time daily, with the best time being 10 minutes after meals.