Cerebral Palsy: Preschooler
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Cerebral Palsy
Asked by L. from Chicago
on August 29, 2006
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I have a daughter who was recently diagnosed (by one doctor) with a mild case of CP. She is a 3yr old twin and not currently walking. The doctors and myself know that ...
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- Check out this website: www.center-for-independence.org/ They work through Conductive Education and are geared towards special needs. I was a Nanny for a Family in ...
- I just lloked up your question and thought I would respond. I have a almost 3 year old with very bad CP. Non-verbal, blind, wheelchair, the works. I read your question...
- Hi L.! My son has CP and a seizure disorder. The earliest intervention you can get your kids, the better off they will be. I would start with Easter Seals... I see so...
Advice on 4 Yr Old Son W/ Cerebral Palsy
Asked by B.B. from Los Angeles
on March 10, 2007
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My 4yr old son has cerebral palsy. he was born w/a bleed in his brain. He is unable to use his left hand and he also has partial paralyse on his left leg. He is in a "...
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- Hi Bertha, I have 2 children who are special needs with neurological conditions. "Cerebral Palsy" is a broad term diagnosis. People with many different specific neurol...
- hi bertha....wow...i acquired epilepsy due to brain surgery to correct congenital hydrocephalus. I always felt different as well. my seizures are controlled by meds, b...
- Hello Bertha, My name is Dee. My son has CP. He has had it since birth. He got CP. from having a stroke at birth. My sons left side is also affected. I have been ta...
Cerebral Palsy and 5 Yr Old Boy
Asked by J.A. from Dallas
on April 1, 2008
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I am looking for opinions, I have one of my triplet boys and he is 5 yrs young and now needing to change from ppcd ashe turns 5. He is not ready for kindergarden as he...
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- J., I teach children with special needs on the middle school level and completely enjoy the job. I have two children with cerebral palsy in my classroom. The child...
- Hi J., Before staying home with my kiddos I was a PPCD teacher. I just wanted to tell you that a good special ed. program will be tailored to fit the needs of each...
- Hi J., I am not the mother of a special needs child as you are so I can't say I know at all the struggle you're having in your decision regarding your son David and...
Gift for 3 Yo with Cerebral Palsy
Asked by D.H. from Portland
on March 3, 2008
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Any birthday gift suggestions for a 3 yo boy with moderate CP?
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- What about clothes with fun characters on them like CARS or Diego? Or a really comfy blanket. Books are always good I think. I think it's ok to call the parent and ...
- I would get him whatever you would get any other 3 year old. I have CP and I'm a mom of a 16 mo. old daughter. I never received "special" toys growing up. I just wante...
- We always ask the parents what the child is into and would like. But an activity toy/learning table with buttons and sounds and lights would probably be good. My fri...
How to Determine If Child Has Cerebral Palsy
Asked by K.S. from Toledo
on July 30, 2008
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My six-month-old son has had a myriad of problems since birth. He was born a month early, was in the hospital afterwards for jaunice and H. flu infection. Birth was di...
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- Try calling Redwood, in Ft. Mitchell, KY. It is a center for children and adults with disabilities, they can diagnose a disability and provide support, resources, the...
- Hi. My son has a mild case of Cp. It effects is lower body more then the rest, and his right side more then the left. In his case he has increased muscle tone. He is t...
- I dont have much experiance with this but i do agree with the other mom that it is likly the brain not muscles alone injured my thought is if there is one around your ...
My 3 Year Old Needs Glasses
Asked by V.B. from Houston
on June 17, 2011
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Hi Mamas,
I took my 3 year old to the eye doctor today because he was showing signs of not being able to see (squinting A LOT, standing RIGHT in front of the TV, an...
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- I started wearing glasses when I was 6. My husband got his in about 4th grade. Both our kids needed them at young ages too. They usually give small kids the kind with ...
- I know I'm late, and you've already gotten the glasses. However, for all those parents out there looking at glasses for their children, PLEASE get anti-reflective len...
- A friend has bad eyesight and wears glasses (her eyes did not take well to contacts). Her daughter began wearing glasses in kindergarten and had to wear a patch for s...
My 3 Year Old Follows His Brother with Autism
Asked by A.I. from Goldsboro
on April 2, 2009
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I have a 5 year old son with autism that is still not fully potty trained. I am having a hard time getting him to poop on the tolet and sometime pee too. I have a 3 ye...
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- Will they at least sit on the potty? If they will, give them a 1/2 tsp dose of Miralax. It might take a few times but once they get used to going on it you can stop th...
- potty train them together i know it hard for the 5yr. but i think it might work for both. you are blessed with this child. also i think that getting the older chidren ...
- Wow A.! You are sure to be a very busy Mom, to say the least! Have you tried getting your 3 year old to be more like his bigger brothers? Can you get the 11 and 14 yea...
Question About Underarm Odor from 3 Year Old
Asked by T.S. from Washington DC
on October 15, 2009
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I am Mom to an adopted beautiful girl who turned 3 in June. She has Cerebral Palsy, but only takes prevacid for reflux and Trileptal for seizures and Clonazempam for s...
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- Sometimes, that happens. Just find a natural deodorant, I use Body Satin, to use and apply it to her just you do every day.
- T., I've seen others asking your same question and they suggested changing the bath soap your child uses. Instead of the children's body wash, try an adult soap. ...
- Probably normal. Just like my child. We use Tom's natural deodorant sometimes, it's just that bad. Baby powder on her back helps minimize odor, too. Some people jus...
4 Year Old Constipation Help?
Asked by J.S. from Denver
on January 20, 2009
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We recently moved to a new location in October and ever since then my 4 year hasn't been able to poop right. We've tried just about everything - prunes/prune juice, al...
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- I've been dealing with constipation issues myself in my 6 year old and what I have figured out so far is this: if I can get enough fiber and liquid in her during the d...
- Avoid banannas and give her oranges, grapes, strawberries or any other juicy fruits. Make sure she drinks pleanty of water and try pear juice. It worked for my daugh...
- Is she getting enough fiber? Whole grains, other fruits like apples (for pectin), and lots of water? You might try flax seed, ground up and added to yogurt.
Trying to Wean Almost 3 Year Old!!!!
Asked by T.R. from San Francisco
on October 5, 2008
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Hello, I have a little boy that will be 3 in December and I can't get him to stop nursing. He wants to nurse like an infant still. He wakes up every couple of hours to...
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- Hi T., After my son turned 3, I would just let him nurse for 5 minutes and then (I know this sounds weird), I would let him "hold it". hahahah One day I finally ju...
- I'm in the process of weaning my 2 year old. We basically use substitution. If my husband reads her the nightly books, she doesn't miss nursing. In the mornings, we ju...
- Just stop. It IS that simple. He will cry , throw fits, etc. It will be much harder on you than him. Cerebral palsy has nothing to do with this. You have nursed him...
