If you have a child with a disability and are looking for the right and effective solution for your child, do not worry. Here comes the role of specialized rehabilitation for children with disabilities, which includes basic and organized steps based on diagnosing the child’s general condition, knowing the deficiency and the type of disability, then choosing the most appropriate among the multiple rehabilitation programs so that you ultimately reap the fruit of success with your child. Therefore, through this article, we will learn together about the types of disabilities in children, and the specialized rehabilitation programs approved by the best rehabilitation hospital in the Arab world.
What are the types of disabilities in children?
There are many types of disabilities in children and differ in their nature and effect on the body, in addition to the problem they cause to the child later, which requires specialized rehabilitation for children with disabilities. These types include the following:
Motor disability
It is a disability that affects the child’s movement and maintaining balance and requires specialized rehabilitation programs for children. It includes several diseases or disorders such as:
- Muscular atrophy:
It is a hereditary disease that affects children from childhood, and leads to gradual weakness in the muscles, which causes the child to lose the ability to balance and affects coordination. - Polio infection:
It is a disease that affects children at an early age and is related to an injury to the nervous system that leads to severe muscle weakness that later develops into general paralysis.
- Cerebral palsy:
This means that the child suffers from a neurological disorder that affects balance and movement, in addition to a severe delay in development.
Mental disability
It is also called mental disability, meaning the birth of a child who suffers from mental retardation and difficulty in thinking and analyzing later, in addition to learning delays such as the inability to speak correctly or difficulty writing and learning. Children need specialized rehabilitation for children.
Developmental disabilities
It is a type of disability that enters the stages of a child’s development and affects them negatively, such as autism disorder. Children need specialized rehabilitation for children, such as that provided by Al Mousa Specialist Hospital, or children who are born with Down Syndrome, which includes developmental delays in addition to mental and physical delays.
Sensory impairment
It includes visual disability, which means either visual impairment or complete or partial loss of vision. It also includes hearing disability, such as partial or total hearing loss, which subsequently affects speech and affects the child’s life, so he needs specific rehabilitation programs that give him the ability to live with the injury.
Multiple disabilities
It means that the child has more than one disability, such as a motor disability with growth or a sensory disability with movement. It is one of the most complex types of disabilities and requires a multiple and comprehensive rehabilitation program to achieve tangible results.
Objectives of specialized rehabilitation for children with disabilities
Rehabilitation is a complex process that aims to create a new environment for a patient or person with a disability from birth, and to give him more useful skills and abilities that will help him live as normally as possible. As for the goals of specialized rehabilitation for children with disabilities, they include the following:
Improving motor ability and skill
Aim programs Rehabilitation of children To develop and improve motor skills in children with various motor disabilities, and help improve coordination and balance, while teaching the child some skills that help him carry out his daily activities without assistance.
Enhance communication with others
These programs are very beneficial for children with autism or sensory disabilities, as rehabilitation helps them develop language and speech skills, and teaches them how to express their feelings and thoughts to communicate and interact with others.
Developing academic skills
There are programs that work to develop the academic skills of children with disabilities, by providing innovative educational support and modern methods based on modern technology to help the child learn in an easier and better way.
Teaching daily life skills
The program aims to teach the child how to perform some daily activities that are appropriate to the type of disability he suffers from. It encourages the child to be independent, which gives him confidence in his abilities and in himself.
Coexistence and adaptation to reality
Specialized rehabilitation programs for children with disabilities help teach them how to adapt to reality and the surrounding environment without feeling psychological pressure and anxiety. They can also provide some tools that help the child adapt to school and facilitate his participation in various life activities.
Reducing the burden on families
Rehabilitation primarily aims to reduce the burden on families of disabled children. We know how much parents suffer with their children with various disabilities, which requires providing moral support and sufficient education to continue on the path, in addition to qualifying the child to be independent later, so he can rely on himself in some life matters.
Doctors at Al Mousa Rehabilitation Hospital determine the goals to be achieved with the child with a disability after making a comprehensive diagnosis and determining the type of disability and the appropriate rehabilitation programs it requires.
احجز استشارتك الأن فى Children's rehabilitation center At Al Mousa Specialist Hospital
Steps for specialized rehabilitation for children with disabilities
We now learn about the steps for effective rehabilitation for children with disabilities, which include 7 basic steps supported by Al-Mousa Rehabilitation Hospital to deal with different types of disabilities in children:
- Make a comprehensive assessment:
It is the first step of treatment and includes collecting information and the child’s medical history, along with conducting a comprehensive assessment of the general condition, which consists of evaluating the mental state, senses, motor ability, coordination, and social communication skills.
- Determine the appropriate rehabilitation plan:
Through a comprehensive assessment, doctors and specialists develop an appropriate rehabilitation plan for the child, setting short- and long-term goals based on the child’s needs and what suits him. Programs that are compatible with the child’s motor and mental ability must also be chosen.
- Implementation of rehabilitation programs:
It is the most interactive and challenging step and includes applying rehabilitation programs chosen by doctors and specialists, while integrating different learning methods to enhance interaction with the child and develop his skills.
- Life skills education: By starting programs to teach children the life skills necessary for self-reliance in the simplest life activities, in addition to providing a supportive environment for the child and family.
- Communication and family involvement: Involving the family and educating them well about rehabilitation programs and how to apply them with the child is one of the most important foundations of success. Therefore, dedicated sessions are conducted for family members to give them the necessary tools and resources to facilitate the treatment journey.
- Continuous evaluation and modification:
Specialists review the overall performance of specialized rehabilitation programs for children with disabilities and evaluate the child’s progress and whether the primary goal of the program has been achieved or not?
- Follow-up and support:
Long-term support must be provided, such as making future plans to follow up on the child after the end of the rehabilitation program to support continuity, and encouraging the family to involve the child in many community activities to enhance his skills in the long term..
Types of rehabilitation for people with special needs
There are many types of rehabilitation for children with special needs, and they work in an integrated manner to achieve the best results. They include specialized programs for each type, which we will learn about below:
Medical rehabilitation programs
Among the most important specialized rehabilitation programs for children with disabilities are medical rehabilitation programs that aim to improve the child’s motor and functional ability, and include rehabilitative physical therapy, speech therapy to improve communication skills, and occupational therapy necessary to perform daily tasks.
Psychological rehabilitation
It includes a psychotherapy program dedicated to children, which focuses on treating any psychological disorders in the child, such as cases of depression and anxiety, through attending individual sessions of psychotherapy. Here, we particularly mention the Rafah Center affiliated with Al Mousa Specialist Hospital, which provides psychological support services to the child and family at the highest level of quality and mastery at the hands of internationally accredited specialists and psychiatrists.
Behavioral rehabilitation
It includes various of the most powerful specialized rehabilitation programs for children with disabilities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps the child change the style of thinking, in addition to behavior modification sessions that encourage and focus on positive behaviors while treating any behavioral defect in the child.
Educational qualification
It includes creating specialized educational programs to meet the needs of children with disabilities, in addition to providing a method of education that is appropriate to the child’s level of intelligence and abilities, and includes the use of modern technology.
Social rehabilitation
It includes group activities and organizing events to improve communication skills between the child and family members. It also includes support groups that provide the necessary resources to support families with children with special needs.
Al-Mousa Rehabilitation Hospital in Al-Ahsa provides you with the best specialized rehabilitation programs for children with disabilities, including all types of disabilities that we mentioned, at the hands of experienced and competent doctors and specialists to ensure the provision of the best medical care for our children so that our flowers can bloom and grow in a safe and sound environment.. All you have to do is contact us.
Frequently asked questions
Through the frequently asked questions and their answers below, we learn more about specialized rehabilitation for children with disabilities and its importance:
What are the categories of children with disabilities?
The categories of children with disabilities include mental disability, such as learning difficulties, motor disability, visual, hearing, and psychological disabilities, such as children with depression and anxiety, and finally developmental delay and what it entails, such as autism and children with Down syndrome.
What is the difference between rehabilitation and rehabilitation?
Rehabilitation means the process of enabling an individual who was born with a specific disability to develop his life skills and abilities and improve the quality of life, while rehabilitation means helping a person, after being exposed to a chronic disease, accident, or injury that affected his ability and motor and mental skills, to restore them with specialized and approved programs.
What points should be taken into consideration when dealing with a disabled child?
The most important points to consider when dealing with a disabled child are listening well to the child and understanding his needs, showing respect and appreciation, not bullying, being patient and flexible while interacting with the child, providing positive support and motivation, in addition to providing a safe environment for the child, and seeking the help of experienced specialists to know the correct method of communication.
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