One other approach to help children with cerebral palsy achieve their optimal level of functioning is Sensory Integration Therapy . This therapy helps to overcome problems experienced by many young children in absorbing and processing sensory information. Encouraging these abilities ultimately improves balance and steady movement. Therapies include stimulating touch sensations and pressures on different parts of the body. With the use of certain items, such as Styrofoam chips, water, or textured toys, this therapy will also motivate children to learn sequences of movements.
Special equipment is also available for children with cerebral palsy.
Because of the muscle problems children with cerebral palsy have, your child's doctor or therapist may recommend them using some special equipment to help them get around or do everyday activities. A Wheelchair is sometimes used when a child cannot walk. This will allow the child to move from one place to another. Many children with cerebral palsy can use their arms to roll the wheels of their wheelchair themselves, and can move around without much difficulty at all. There are also wheelchairs available that are motorized.