Children with cerebral palsy are at increased risk of skin breakdowns due inability to independently change positions, use of assistive devices such as orthotics or wheelchairs that may rub against them, incontinence, and poor nutrition.
Prevention is critical and a variety of strategies may be used to protect the skin and maintain integrity including:
The child care worker and staff should consult with other IFSP team members to insure that the child is positioned correctly in adaptive equipment in the classroom. It is important to practice with a skilled adult who can demonstrate proper lifting and transferring of the child into and out of the equipment. Periodically check to see if the child has maintained the position and note any sores or discomfort expressed by the child.
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