Pediatric neurological diseases require qualified medical aid and complex approach. After a child receives the consultation of a pediatric neurologist, an individual treatment plan will be framed. The plan can include pharmacological therapy, physical therapy, and rehabilitation, psychological treatment.
Therapy method is developed by reference to the particular case and the child’s age. In case of persistent neurological disorders the integrated treatment with the involvement of other specialists, such as orthopedist, pediatric physician, psychologist, rehabilitation therapist, speech therapist, special education teacher and others helps to improve efficiency of the therapy and significantly improve the quality of life of a little patient.
Pharmacological therapy. Specialists of Dobrobut clinic chain work exclusively with the methods of evidence-based medicine and prescribe only medications with proven efficiency. Child’s treatment is indispensably discussed with his or her parents.
Physical therapy and rehabilitation. Children with neurological disorders have difficulties in interaction with the environment. We use modern rehabilitation methods that will help your child to listen to his or her body, to perceive new information, to gain new skills, to develop speech, thinking, that improves socialization. We use the following methods:
Kinesitherapy. It is a type of exercise therapy when a child actively participates in the process. In such a way specialists help a little patient to believe in himself or herself, form motivation that accelerates rehabilitation.
Ergotherapy. The method is widely used for the development and refreshment of motor function. The basis of ergotherapy is the reproducing of movements, from basic to complex: a child learns to take care of himself or herself in everyday life and contribute to socio-environmental adaptation.
Bobath-therapy. It is a neurodevelopmental therapy aimed at the achievement of optimum development of motor, communicative abilities of a child. A child forms the correct motor response with the help of the complex of various exposures. These are special postures, movements, visual and auditory signals. All the mechanisms are used in clear sequence and are based on the stages of neurological development.
Mechanotherapy. It is a set of remedial exercises carried out on the special equipment and aimed at correction of joints functioning. It is applied both for the treatment of early neurological pathologies and for the recovery after injuries.
Proprioceptive correction with Gravistat costume. The method simulates the effect of gravity on the body and helps to improve the quality of life of the children with ICP, pareses, paralyses and ataxias developed after head injuries, speech disorders, etc.
Kinesio taping. Use of the special tapes – elastic cotton strips – in pediatric neurology helps to put out pain syndromes and spasms, to correct biomechanical disorders, to activate reflex responses of the central nervous system, etc.
Massage. Therapeutic massage in pediatric neurology is not only an efficient way to make the child’s body stronger and emotionally balanced. Massage is recommended to the children with behavioral and speech problems such as speech delays, autism spectrum disorders, battarism, dyslexia, neuroorthopedic problems, etc. Massage is also recommended for infants as a method of speech disorders prevention.
Remedial activities with a specialized psychologist are used for treatment of many neurological problems of a child. The specialized psychologist works with children who have difficulties with social and psychological adaptation. Psychocorrection helps to cope up with depressed states, excessive unsociability or, on the contrary, activity, antisocial behavior, cognitive functions disorder, etc.
Sessions with a special education teacher. The main task of a special education teacher is to develop individual intervention programs on efficient education and adaptation for children, conduct sessions, monitor and record developmental quotients of every child over time, in synergy with medical professionals, psychologists, speech therapists, rehabilitation therapists and other specialists. The sessions include formation of academic skills (maths, reading, writing) and mental functions (memory, thinking, attention, speech).
Sensory-motor therapy. This method helps to form control skills and contributes to child’s tranquility. It helps a child to develop sensory skills that is of utmost importance for hyper- or hyposensitive children with sensory integration disorders.
Psychotherapy. A childhood therapist working with neurological diseases of little patients has a complex task. He is not just familiar with behavioral traits of a child in various period of growth, corrects his or her state with psychological influence and pharmaceutical treatment. Children with ADHD, panic attacks, urinary incontinence, frequent headaches, phobic reactions and many other neurological diseases.
Dobrobut clinic chain provides all the conditions for diagnostics and effective treatment of a child as fast as possible. Rehabilitation of the children with neurological problems is based on tested modern techniques with proven efficiency.
Dobrobut clinic chain has "Pediatrics of special development" medical and psychological center that provides complex aid to children with special needs. Multidisciplinary team that unites various doctors and psychologists provides the full range of special education and neurorehabilitation services as well as individual approach to every child.