Question
A child who almost lost all his brain cells due to rope strangulation has now become a semi-vegetative person. After more than a year of treatment and recovery, he has begun to learn to walk and talk. Apart from his unsteady gait, he is like a normal person in other aspects. We want to know how to maintain his stable condition and what kind of assistance we can provide for him?
Answer
We express our sympathy for the child’s situation. Since he is now like a normal person in all aspects except for his unsteady gait, we suggest taking him to school for training. We do not expect him to achieve anything extraordinary, but at least he can learn some skills at school and then learn some handicrafts to make a living on his own after returning home. What we are saying is very practical, and we hope you can understand. Don’t be too eager for him to improve in walking; it can be trained gradually. Remember that the child now needs the encouragement of family affection, and he should be encouraged promptly whenever there is progress, and not easily dismissed.