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WORKING WITH CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM CEREBRAL PALSY IN A RURAL HEALTH CENTRE

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for STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS


Contents of video for staff and volunteers
Topic                                                           Min:sec
General Information on CP                    00:07 – 02:55
Normal development in the first 1-2 years 02:55 – 06:35
Proper dealing with the children on the playground
   1.in a lying position                          06:35 – 14:19
   2. sitting                                        14:19 – 15:46
   3. exercising the trunk muscles
   4. pulling up and swinging                  15:47 – 16:38              
       a. on a ball                                 16:38 – 18:52
       b. crawling                                 18:52 – 20:26
   5.  walking                                      20:26 – 24:19
Playing activities                                 24:20 – 25:43
Respecting the wishes of the child          25: 43 – 28:04
Muscle contractures                            28:04 – 32:38
Interacting with the parents                  32:38 – 34:40
Closing remarks                                   34:40 – 36:07
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These videos are showing the existing situation at a charitable health centre in a very underdeveloped and neglected region of north-eastern India, and the efforts to treat and help the many disabled children there. It also reflects the lack of financial resources and of highly skilled staff, with the resulting limitations in diagnostic and therapeutic methods.

The videos were made out of the wish to convey from the perspective of a paediatrician the knowledge of the normal development of a child and of its disturbance by cerebral palsy.

They aim to sharpen the perception of the parents and staff of the capabilities and needs of a disabled child, of pathological movement patterns and of the risks of abnormal development.

These videos do not deal with the therapy of cerebral palsy, but rather reflects the existing situation and the observed habits in dealing with disabled children at the health centre.

In view of the complexity of the subject matter and of the limitations regarding time, technical means and instructive visual material while making the videos, they are far from being perfect or complete.

However they can and should give suggestions about how one can deal with disabled children in day to day life, so that their development is improved and additional damage can be prevented, and last but not least so that the children feel comfortable and safe.

The basis for this, apart from the conveyed knowledge, is also the ability to see and respect the child as an individual person from a holistic perspective - physically, mentally and socially.

We created two versions, one is directed towards staff and volunteers showing a more in-depth look at caring for children with cerebral palsy, the other video is a little shorter which we focused more towards the parents and guardians needs in caring for their children.  

Questions, comments and suggestions are welcome and can be emailed to:
RenateSchuessler@gmx.net
dsa1234@gmail.com
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Contents of video for parents and guardians
Topic                                                                      Min:sec
General Information on CP                             00:09 – 03:20
Risks of putting children on their feet too early 03:20 – 05:01
Normal development in the first 1-2 years        05:01 – 08:00
Self-care                                                   08:00 – 09:23
Proper dealing with the child in daily situations
   1. in a lying position                                  09:24 – 14:04
   2. sitting                                                 14:05 – 14:59
   3. picking up                                            14:59 – 15:35
   4. carrying                                              15:35 – 16:05
   5. feeding                                               16:05 – 16:38
   6. walking                                                16:38 – 17:30
Physiotherapy and importance of parents for child’s development
                                                                17:31 – 18:34
Needs of the child                                        18:34 – 19:45
Use of hand and mental development               19:46 – 21:50

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educating parents
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climbing on his own
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a child's development
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making it fun
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physiotherapy

for parents and guardians


HOW YOU CAN HELP

For more information about Abha Seva Sadan Multitherapy Charitable Health Centre and how you can help and participate in this service project, please contact us by email at rural-health@amurt.net or by phone at +91-99343-06890 (Dada Devashuddhananda).
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