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Feeding for the child with cerebral palsy - Source

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Gradually give help by holding his elbow<br />

only when he needs support.<br />

He may ultimately learn to eat <strong>with</strong>out<br />

your help by using his dominant hand.<br />

Children <strong>with</strong> very severe physical problems may never learn to eat on <strong>the</strong>ir own.<br />

In such cases, you can teach <strong>the</strong> <strong>child</strong> to cooperate by:<br />

a. Bringing his head <strong>for</strong>ward when<br />

he takes food into his mouth from<br />

<strong>the</strong> spoon.<br />

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