teaching children with mental retardation

teaching children with mental retardation Children who are born healthy will become retarded only if they suffer a serious infection of the brain, or their brain is affected by lack of food or injuries. These can all be prevented.
• Ensure that all babies are breast-fed; in the first four months of life breast-feeding should be exclusive, as this prevents infections and ensures adequate nutrition.
• Ensure proper immunisations for diphtheria, polio, tetanus,
tuberculosis, measles and whooping cough.
• Educate the family about nutrition; babies who are not
growing properly need immediate attention.
• Ensure early control of any high fever with cold sponging and
paracetamol.
• Treat repeated seizures with anticonvulsant medicines. Refer to a child specialist.
• If the child does not grow well and has abnormal physical signs such as puffy eyes or jaundice, or shows breathing or feeding difficulties, refer to a child specialist.
• teaching children with mental retardation Advise on parenting issues, such as playing with children, spending quality time with them, not neglecting or abusing them, keeping down family size, and ensuring a safe home to prevent accidental injuries or poisoning.