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For Neuro-Developmental Therapy to be successful, it must be applied with the correct frequency, intensity and duration. A brain injured child has enormous problems to overcome, and if significant progress is to be made, a great deal of effort needs to be put in by both the child and his parents - there is simply no easy way. The actual amount of therapy needed is an individual matter, depending on such things as the child's age, health, severity of problem, capacity for work, and the family situation. It may vary from 1-2 hours a day to a maximum of 4-6 hours.
Experience has shown that an intensive therapy program works best if it is conducted by the child's parents in their own home, with the assistance of volunteer help from the surrounding community. The child is usually more responsive in the home environment, and the parents can give the individual attention the child needs. With careful teaching and training, parents can become excellent therapists for their own child. However, it is not suitable for all parents of brain injured children. Rather, it should appeal to those who have the time, energy and desire to become more involved in their child's therapy program. It is a demanding but potentially rewarding undertaking.
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