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Classes with children with cerebral palsy: developmental, correctional, individual, education
Children with cerebral palsy have many physical limitations. However, regular, well-organized classes will help correct some of the violations and increase the chances of a life that is close to full value. And you need to start them as early as possible.
Developmental activities for children with cerebral palsy
There are many methods available to help children develop the skills they need in everyday life. The acquired skills have a positive effect on the psychological state of the child, increase his self-confidence.
Classes with children with cerebral palsy take place in various forms
Classes are conducted as follows:
- For the development of fine motor skills of the hands, children are offered coins of different sizes. To begin with, they must study and feel them. Then the coins are placed on the fingertips and they must hold them. Fingering beads or beads also has a positive effect on the development of hand motor skills.
- For the development of the emotional sphere, group games are suitable, where children show and guess each other’s emotions.
- To develop communication skills, children are offered group lessons to achieve any common goals.
You can organize the process of upbringing and teaching children using techniques such as conversation, modeling situations, games, and others.
Classes should be regular, sometimes several times a day. In this case, it is important to take into account the child’s age, the type of violations and his psychological state. That is why it is better for a specialist to select a set of exercises.
Individual correction lessons with children
To correct movement disorders, you need to do physical exercises personally with each child. These include:
- Flexion and extension of the limbs, stroking and light massage.
- Rocking on the ball. For this child, you need to put a small ball on the stomach, back and sideways, alternately.
- Drawing with a pencil and paints.
- Walking up and down stairs with the help of an adult. 7-9 steps are enough.
- Breathing exercises. Deepening and slowing down of breathing when pronouncing some sounds.
All these classes and exercises can be carried out with the child both independently, at home, and with the help of a qualified assistant. The specialist can go home, work with the child, track progress and increase the load when necessary.
Only an integrated approach to the development of a child with cerebral palsy can guarantee a positive result. As a result of such activities, the child acquires the skills of independent movement. Improves his ability to self-service in everyday life. It becomes easier for him to communicate with people and adapt in society.