Environmental Issues

Children who are prone to health care problems are those who have been born premature. As they have not been developed properly in their mothers womb, they usually are born with illnesses that can plague them for the rest of their lives. One example of illness that a premature-born child may experience is cerebral palsy.

A child with cerebral palsy has difficulty moving as his brain cannot coordinate orders of movement to his joints and muscles. It can also cause difficulty in using some of the basic human senses. There is no cure for cerebral palsy but treatment, therapy, special equipment, and, in some cases, surgery can help a child who is living with the condition.

There are varying degrees to cerebral palsy. Some have seriously bad cases, totally not being able to function while some only has it mild. Dealing with children suffering from cerebral palsy will be a test of patience, physical strength and understanding. A child with cerebral palsy will constantly need the teams attention. The team has to be very focused on the children otherwise it could lead to seizures that may cause panic in the location. It is very important for the team to know what to do in such cases. Wheelchairs must always be handy and the team must be aware on how to properly maneuver it.

Since children with cerebral palsy have difficulty moving around, brute strength must be relied upon to assist them. It would not hurt to have some big people on the team to rely on for assistance.
Frustration will always be an issue but it is very important for the team to have unlimited understanding of the situation. The kids have to always feel the teams support in order for them to feel better about themselves.