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When Your Parents Won't Listen!
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Interesting grandparents in the issues confronting your premature and or disabled child.
Alison Martin, list owner of preemie-child listserv has written an understanding article for parents struggling with the reactions of family members. The reactions of new grandparents to the birth or diagnosis of a grandchild with special needs can be difficult unless handled with care and gentlness on all sides. Here are some ways parents can smooth the adjustment.
Although this article is focused on parents of premature infants, the information applies equally to families of children with any special need.
When Your Parents Won't Listen!
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Physiotherapy: Using the PhysioBall To Build Strength
Try this with kids with cerebral palsy or Hypotonia. Having trouble developing good head, neck, and back control? Try lying your child face down on the ball, holding their hips, and encouraging them to lift their face while the ball is rolled forward.