Hello parents! So, is your child going to understand CME therapy? It is actually helpful for kids to develop motor skills, body awareness, better postural control, self-confidence, and more.
Cuevas Medek Exercise aka CME is widely used for children to treat various types of conditions like Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Dystonia, Global Developmental Delay, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, Hypotonia, etc.
And, the best thing is CME can be applied to children as young as three months old. And, it can continue until they reach the developmental milestone or have better control over independent walking.
So, if your child is taking CME therapy, you as a parent have certain responsibilities to support your child throughout this journey. But, how to do that? What are the things parents must know about CME therapy? How to encourage kids for the therapy sessions?
This blog is about guiding parents to support their kids in the best possible manner.
Let’s begin –
Before you do anything, first you need to make sure your child is relaxed and in a calm mood. See, for many kids, the therapy can be easier or smoother. But, a few kids will be anxious, perplexed or not willing to take the therapy. As a parent, you need to encourage your kid to participate in every therapy session for the best outcome.
See, talking to a kid who is having therapy is all about showing compassion and support. So, you need to talk to them very nicely and in a polite tone. The language you choose should match the intention clearly. Even if your child seems to be mature enough for the therapy, they still need support, so choose age-appropriate language.
If your child looks upset or anxious, talk to them politely. Let them know that there are also other kids and families going through the same therapy sessions. There’s nothing to worry about. Also, make them understand that they will get counseling support from the therapists.
And, describe the therapy in a simple way before the actual therapy begins. You can say that the therapy clinic will be a safe place where your child can talk to the therapist. There will be fun-based activities. In short, you need to give a prior easy-to-understand description about the therapy so that the child does not get confused or overwhelmed when they reach the therapy clinic.
Another thing you can do is use storytelling techniques to help your child process information in an easier way. You can use different books or any specific technique suggested by your child therapist.
After each therapy session, you may create a special activity or routine that you and your child will do together. This can be really helpful if your child feels like attending the next therapy session. You can make a very enjoyable and calming routine. For example, play a little game, read a book or you could go out for tea, make tea at home, or draw a picture together, listen to music, etc. This will help your child enjoy the experience and feel safe.
Consulting the best Certified Practitioner for CME Therapy
Hope AMC is one of the leading pediatric rehabilitation centers, working with certified CME practitioners who have been helping kids for many years.
Our CME therapy is conducted for 1 to 3 sessions a week. And, each therapy session may last for 30 minutes to a maximum of 55 minutes. And, our therapists closely observe the kids and their unique condition and then devise a tailored therapy plan. We involve parents, caregivers and even teachers in our therapy plan to help the kid at home, school and other settings.
If you want to ensure your kid gets compassionate care and support through CME therapy in Dubai, don’t wait! Visit our clinic today!
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