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Present for a child with cerebral palsy?

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secretMNsanta · 29/11/2007 14:27

If a secret santa wanted to buy a present for a child with cerebral palsy (say, key stage 2 age), would there be anything in particular that would be a useful/enjoyable/good idea present to get?

Sorry I hope I haven't offended anyone with this, I don't know very much about CP and wouldn't want to buy something that would be of no use.

Thanks in advance.

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needmorecoffee · 29/11/2007 14:54

dpends how severe the CP is. No hand function makes presents tough but if the child can use their hands pretty much anything a non-disabled child would enjoy.

Misdee · 29/11/2007 14:57

depends on the child.

eg, SGK ds1 has CP but is very able and on g+t registered.

secretMNsanta · 29/11/2007 15:31

Oh, I'm not sure

I've just been told it needs to be something indestructable so I guess maybe the child has problems with hand function.

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secretMNsanta · 29/11/2007 17:01

bumping with hope

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Misdee · 29/11/2007 17:04

girl or boy?

secretMNsanta · 29/11/2007 17:07

boy

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secretMNsanta · 29/11/2007 17:07

boy

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secretMNsanta · 29/11/2007 17:07

boy

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secretMNsanta · 29/11/2007 17:07

boy

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secretMNsanta · 29/11/2007 17:07

boy

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secretMNsanta · 29/11/2007 17:07

boy

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Misdee · 29/11/2007 17:07

can u give more of an age?

secretMNsanta · 29/11/2007 17:08

god sorry, don't know what hapenned there!

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secretMNsanta · 29/11/2007 17:08

aged ten

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secretMNsanta · 29/11/2007 17:09

I just don't want to get anything that they'll think why did she get that? doesn't she know he can't use that?

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2shoes · 29/11/2007 17:10

those etch a sketch type things with a pen are really good. dd can do them and dhe has problems with hand control.
also washable felt tips from ELC are brilliant as the come out of clothes.

Misdee · 29/11/2007 17:15

i think you need to email LL and ask for more details.

because whilst 2shoes ideas are excellant for her dd with CP, i know that may not be suitable for my nephew with CP as they are on different levels. he is more into his pc games.

2shoes · 29/11/2007 17:17

that is so true misdee.

Misdee · 29/11/2007 17:18

do u want to email me to see if i can help

djmisdee hotmail com

secretMNsanta · 29/11/2007 17:20

thankyou that's a good idea I'll check with LL

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secretMNsanta · 29/11/2007 17:21

thankyou misdee but I don't know who the MNetter is do I dont even know any more details

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needmorecoffee · 29/11/2007 17:53

What about a CD player and headphones? Can play fav cd's but don't require much hand function,
But then you have to take his mental function into account too (just to complicate things). Some kids with CP have additional problems.
What about the Shrek 3 DVD?

2shoes · 29/11/2007 18:02

mp3 player you can pick them up chap. dd has one and we just had to change the headphones, they suit all dc's

Misdee · 29/11/2007 18:03

i have a feeling i may know hwo it is

needmorecoffee · 29/11/2007 18:55

I think I dispaled my ancientness by saying cd players and not MP3 or iPod

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