REHABILITATION OF 300 CEREBRAL PALSY CHILDREN

Introduction

This quarterly report presents progress under the project “Rehabilitation of 300 Cerebral Palsy Children,” focusing on strengthening caregivers’ capacity in home-based rehabilitation. During this period, the project trained mothers and caregivers using the Baby Ubuntu modules, specifically on Positioning, Feeding, Mobility, and Early Stimulation.

The goal for the quarter was to improve functional abilities of enrolled children while empowering caregivers with sustainable skills that can be practiced daily at home.

Key Activities Conducted
a. Caregiver Training Sessions

• Conducted Baby Ubuntu caregiver training modules with emphasis on:
• Proper positioning to enhance posture and reduce deformities
• Safe and effective feeding techniques
• Mobility stimulation (rolling, sitting, creeping, crawling)
• Creating home-based rehabilitation routines

b. Home Follow-Up Sessions

Field visits were carried out to monitor progress, demonstrate exercises, and support caregivers in applying the techniques at home.

Individual rehabilitation plans were updated based on each child’s development stage.

c. Child Functional Assessments

Baseline and follow-up assessments were completed for each child to track developmental changes.

Beneficiary Outcomes & Success Stories
Overall Improvements Observed

Increased caregiver confidence in delivering daily rehabilitation.

Noticeable functional improvements in sitting, head control, and mobility among several children.

Improved feeding posture reduced choking risks for children with swallowing difficulties.

Individual Success Stories
1. Favor

Initial Status:

Unable to sit independently; required full trunk support.

Progress Achieved:

After consistent home exercises on positioning and trunk strength training, Favor can now sit without support.

Impact:

Improved participation in play activities.

Increased caregiver morale and confidence.

2. Nicodemas

Initial Status:

Unable to crawl; limited weight-bearing on upper limbs.

Progress Achieved:

Through mobility stimulation and guided exercises, Nicodemas is now able to crawl.

Impact:

• Greater independence in movement.
• Improved muscle strength and motor coordination.

4. Conclusion

Significant progress has been made in the first quarter of the project. Caregiver capacity has improved, leading to measurable functional gains in children—evidenced by successes like Favor sitting independently and Nicodemas beginning to crawl.

The project remains on track, with strong caregiver engagement and clear positive developmental outcomes. Continued training, follow-up, and resource support will help achieve the overall goal of rehabilitating 300 children with cerebral palsy.