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Nature
of disability : |
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Mentally
retarded. He walks but does not talk. His vocabulary is limited
to only asingle word, Appa. Does not Indicate his toileting
needs. Does not eat on is own. Mother is only feeding him.
Does not respond to his name (being called). He is withdrawn
and has a blank expression. |
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Medical
history : |
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He
was born in a Private Hospital. Delivery was normal. Birth
cry was absent. Delayed milestones. The child was taken to
C.M.C.Vellore. For training at the age of 1 ½ years
and the child started walking after 6 months of training. |
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Training
given at 'Nesam' : |
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Activities
of daily living:- He is being trained to eat on his own by
first giving assistanceand slowly withdrawing help. He is
trained to indicate his need to go to the toilet by taking
him at regular intervals. |
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To
improve his awareness:- He is being trained to respond to
his name (being called) and indicate his body parts by touch. |
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Educational
Activities : |
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He
is trained to identify common objects and pictures. And to
chart out objects by colour. |
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Speech Training:- Blowing exercise are given to improve his
speech. He is being encouraged to make various sounds in group
play and group singing sessions. Scribling, cutting a thick
paper with a scissors and putting on cloths clips on a cardboard
are given to enhance in finger – thumb opposition and
finger coordination |
