How to cure or help a brain-injured child ?
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You need to find a very good neurologist who understands children. She probably will need medication to avoid seizures.  I suspect the doctor will tell you that she stands a good chance to lead a good normal life if she is treated correctly. Good luck.
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It could be psycological but it is far more likely it is neurological. I would get him into a pediatrican and let the doctor check him out.
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I doubt you are going to devine an answer to such a complicated issue on this or any forum.  First of all no one can predict the future.  Secondly the child apparently hasn't yet been diagnosed completely.  Instead of fishing around for answers that no one can possibly provide, offer your complete support to the family both the parents and children there in.\nThese questions serve no good purpose and as I mentioned aren't going to yield palpable answers.
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Exercise your brain.  The more you challenge your brain, the more the brain will adapt itself to the challenge (creating more blood vessels to bring oxygen to the brain, etc).\n\nRead.  Try some hard math problems.  Listen to classical music (perhaps its true for all music, but classical has been used in studies showing an increased achievement rate in kids who listened to it).
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Cerebral Palsy can improve but can never be fully cured. What kind of Mild CP does he have? How does it affect him(physically, mentally)?
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...best to see knowledgeable Doctor - phone around - also a very good chiropractor - research shows a benefit when your relieve interference in the nerves which run through the spine. Say a prayer you will find the right team for your child. Intention to heal your child is important and your are reaching out - good! :)
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http://www.realmilk.org\n\nBook: "You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Crazy, or Stupid?"\n\nhttp://www.acresusa.com (do some browsing there)\n\nAlso, there are some methods used for mild brain injuries that also help train the brain to do things differently and wake up different sections of the brain. Look for books on MTBI (mild traumatic brain injury).
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Oh I thought your child had a problem not you. For a start you could get an MRI scan to see if you have a brain.
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I list some resources below, but it is somewhat difficult to do so without knowing how your child is affected by cerebral palsy and what her needs are. One of the best things you can do to get this kind of information is to contact the United Cerebral Palsy group. They have a national group (http://www.ucp.org/) and have many local chapters in middle size and larger cities. They can work with you individually to help you get the resources that you need. \n\nIn addition, your local school district's special education department should also be able to help you. Contact them and ask about their Parents Resource Center. You can get information from them, and you should be able to talk with a special education teacher.\n\nHere are some other websites to look at for further resources:\nEducation World:\nhttp://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr139.shtml\n\nCerebral Palsy Resources:\nhttp://www.about-cerebral-palsy.org/palsy/\n\nProject Perform:\nhttp://www.wash.k12.mi.us/perform/Contents.asp?ListType=SND&FilterID=5\n\nHope this is helpful!
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Hi!  My son was diagnosed almost a year ago with type 1 so I understand how you are feeling.  There is no cure for diabetes.  Yes, God can heal him but all you can do is pray for that and deal with the diabetes until then because it may never happen.  God would not have given you this precious little boy to take care of had you not been able to take care of him the way he deserves to be taken care of.  My heart goes out to you and I pray that God gives you the peace that he has given me to deal with this.  I believe that both of our sons will be better people because of this.  More compassionate and sensitive to others with disabilities.  If there is anything I can help you with or any questions I can answer or if you just need someone who has been there to vent to please email me at randareed1126@yahoo.com.  There is also a message board for parents of children with type 1 on the American Diabetes Association website that has an amazing support system.  Any questions you have someone will have the answer.  There are so many caring parents on their that have felt all the things we have felt and been through it all!  Here is the link to The Place for Parents messageboard http://community.diabetes.org/n/pfx/forum.aspx?nav=messages&webtag=adaparents  \n\nGod bless you and your son.  You will be in my prayers.
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First you must consult a good paediatrist and a neurologist. They would prescribe the exact medication. Thereafter some regular exercising to provide limb mobility and coordination, which should be done by a specialized physiotherapist. \n\nI suggest you consult All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS, New Delhi)
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kid needs help, send him to counseling......
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Funny you should ask.  I have been answering a lot of questions here, but two years ago I was in exactly the same situation as you are now.  My wife (28 at the time) was in a car accident and ended up with TBI.  I was desperate to hear some stories, since I knew the neurosurgeons would never commit to any prognosis.  My wife stayed in a coma for 9 days and then slowly started waking up.  Initially, she had difficult talking, concentrating, walking etc, but over the course of six weeks, her physical therapists got her back to a great shape.  She continued her recovery and today the accident is just a memory. She is back to herself 100% and we just had a baby boy.  So I want to give you some hope.  The thing with TBI is that it is very unpredictible.  Her MRI looked quite bad apparently (she had the dreaded diffuse axonal injury) and yet she recovered fully.  I'd say she was back to 90% at six months and has been at 100% since then.  In retrospect, there were two important things.  She had excellent neurosurgical care that made sure the intracranial pressure never got too high.  I don't know how recent your daughter's accident was, but if it is days, that is absolutely the key thing.  Inquire about those pressures if you can.  The second thing was a comprehensive physical, speech and occupational therapy program.  Make sure your daughter gets the best.  \n\nAll the best to you and your daughter and never loose any hope!
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Hi BooMom\n\nHere are some ideas to help the healing process.\n\n\n\nQuick Action Plan for ADHD/ADD-like Symptoms\n\n1. Avoid the use of dangerous pharmaceutical drugs, such as Ritalin and Adderal.\n \n2. Recognize that the majority of ADHD/ADD diagnoses are inaccurate, and can be based on little or no scientific evidence.\n \n3. If you, your child or teen suffer from ADHD/ADD-like symptoms, be sure to explore all possible factors that may be causing hyperactivity. Essential to consider is poor diet, nutritional imbalances, undiagnosed learning disabilities and/or vision problems, lack of emotional support, heavy metal toxicity, and food and environmental allergies, all of which should be screened for. \n\n4. Avoid all sugars, wheat products, refined carbohydrates, sodas, processed foods, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, corn syrup, alcohol, and hydrogenated and trans-fatty oils. \n\n5. Avoid foods high in salicylates such as apples, almonds, oranges, peppers, and tomatoes. \n\n6. Emphasize organic fresh fruits and vegetables, organic whole grains such as amaranth and quinoa, organic free-range meats, poultry, and wild-caught fish, and drink plenty of pure, filtered water. \n\n7. Nutritional supplements include vitamin B-complex, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, folic acid, essential fatty acids (EFAs), omega-3 oils, digestive enzymes, and probiotic supplements such as acidophilus and bifidus bacterium, tinctured zeolite and chlorella.\n \n8. Chamomile, linden flower, milk thistle, and red clover may be useful herbs. \n\n9. If heavy metal toxicity is a factor, consider working with a physician trained in the use of chelation therapy. \n\n10. Many excellent books on healing ADHD are available; we recommend "Children with Starving Brains" by Jaquelyn McCandless, M.D., and "A Path to Success" by Lawrence Weathers, Ph.D. \n\nCauses of ADHD/ADD-like Behavior\nA variety of factors can cause the hyperactivity symptoms that can lead to a diagnosis of ADHD or ADD. They include undetected learning disabilities, food and environmental allergies, gastrointestinal disorders such as leaky gut syndrome, systemic yeast overgrowth, known as Candidiasis, heavy metal toxicity, poor diet, nutritional imbalances, and emotional upsets such as those caused by family problems. In some cases, the problem can also be due to undetected vision problems, such as the need for eyeglasses for reading. The overuse of antibiotics, as well as vaccines and immunization, can also cause symptoms of hyperactivity and/or ASDHD/ADD. Antibiotics can trigger allergic reactions and cause the gastrointestinal tract to become depleted of healthy bacteria, leading to candidiasis, while vaccines can severely compromise a child's still- developing immune system, and cause other serious health problems, including neurological damage. (For more information about the health risks posed by vaccination, see The Dangers of Vaccination.)\n\nDiet: The most common dietary triggers of ADHD/ADD and hyperactivity are commercially processed foods that are high in sugars and artificial sweeteners, food additives and chemical preservatives. Another important factor is caffeine, which is found not only in colas, but also in many other types of sodas and bottled drinks, as well as chocolate products. Ironically, many school lunch programs across the country regularly provide school children with foods laced with caffeine, and with sugar. Moreover, many schools also earn revenues through affiliations with soda and candy manufacturers, by allowing the sale of soda and candies on site via vending machines.\n\nFoods high in salicylates, which are natural chemical substances found in foods such as apples, berries, almonds, oranges, and tomatoes, can also cause hyperactivity. Consider a rotation or elimination diet, removing these foods from the diet for 1-4 weeks while paying attention to behavioral changes or improvements in behavior.\n\nNutrition: One of the most common defi
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Your child's school should be able to help you out with exercises and activities that will help them. Your best bet is to speak to the school who will probably refer them to an occupational therapist.
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Unfortunately, you are living in a country where there is little help for children in your daughter's situation.  You may want to seek help from LD Worldwide. http://www.ldam.org/contact/index.html\nhttp://www.abainternational.org/sub/membersvcs/journals-pubs/newsletter/vol263/meast.asp\n\nHelping a child with a learning disability to learn effectively really does take specialized training. That is why in countries like the United States and Britain, specialized teachers earn advanced degrees in teaching children with special needs...even professional teachers with "standard" training have great difficulty in helping these students.\n\nFor now, as a Mom, here's what you can do.\n\nIn Math, practice counting all sorts of things with your daughter, grouping things in different ways, etc. For instance, when you are cooking, ask her for 3 eggs, and then 2 more eggs, and then count them together to find that you now have 5 eggs. Every chance you have, doing anything at all, where you are working with more than one thing, make counting and grouping with her a part of what you do.\n\nFor her handwriting, she needs Occupational Therapy. A good program you can try at home is "Handwriting Without Tears." Read the program book carefully, do not skip through it, and take it one item at a time. http://www.hwtears.com/  In my school we use it all the time as a support for the work our Occupational Therapists are doing with the students like your daughter.\n\nYour daughter does have one big advantage... a Mom who cares enough and is smart enough to try to find her help.
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Hats off to you. My condolences. My nephew also sustained a spinal cord injury. He is a quadraphelgic. He is 25 years old. He was diving and hit his head on a rock. He is otherwise healthy and adjusting well. Stem cell research and treatment is a great way to get going on finding a treatment and possible cure. If you want to get involved follow this link :http://www.paralysis.org/site/c.erJMJUOxFmH/b.1169107/k.BE3A/Home.htm.\nKeep up the good work. Bless you on your journey!