Hi.
 
My daughter was diagnosed with microcephaly at birth which means her brain and
head circumference is way below normal in size.  We were told not to expect
anything from her.  Now she's 10 years old and is incorporated in grade 2
because of her age.  Her mental capacity is still of a pre-schooler.  She has
difficulty reading words unless the ones she has memorized.  She could not write
sentences but can write her name and numbers and very few words.  There are
times she has mood swings which is normal of children with such.
 
We followed all the advises and interventions needed. So I advise you to do so. 
This will help a lot in the physical and mental development of your child.  You
are lucky because only one part of your child's brain is small.  The right side
can be developed in time to compensate for what the left side can't do.
 
These kids usually are very sweet and loving.  Your son will bring you joy,
you'll see.  Just love him, love him, love him.  Let him grow in a natural
environment.  Bring him where you go.  Don't deprive him of anything that will
help in his development.
 
Let him go with you to the malls, church, park, anywhere...
 
I hope I have been of help and I hope that you will look at this as a blessing. 
You have a big loving heart.
 
God bless.



----- Original Message ----
From: labugtong <labugtong@...>
To: microcephalysupportgroup@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 10:59:36 AM
Subject: [Microcephaly Support Group] possible treatments or medications


Hi, i joined this group with a hope that i can get some ideas on how to
cope up with my problem with my only son, he is 8months old and im
looking for possible ways to speed up his development, according to his
mri his left brain is small and their would be delays in his
milestones, and the only solution accordingto our doctor is physical
and occupationla theraphy which is 3x a week.
Maybe some of your could share something for me and my son.

Thanks






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