Monday, June 3, 2013

Family love matters most for outcomes in kids with neurologic diseases by Childabuse.com staff

H H S Logo - link to U. S. Department of Health and Human Services In discussion Cerebral Palsy which is one of many childhood neurologic diseases as is seizure disorder. Family and quality of home care is the leading source of a child's hope for a successful future.
"Regardless of age or the types of therapy that are used, treatment doesn’t end when an individual with cerebral palsy leaves the treatment center.  Most of the work is done at home.   Members of the treatment team often act as coaches, giving parents and children techniques and strategies to practice at home.  Studies have shown that family support and personal determination are two of the most important factors in helping individuals with cerebral palsy reach their long-term goals."
As stated in this article by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders:
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cerebral_palsy/detail_cerebral_palsy.htm

Family is always the most important single factor in the successful outcome of a child with any neurologic disorder.