Therapy and Treatments for Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome

Ngo 3 Unfortunately when it comes to the treatments for Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome there is not a specific treatment, yet there are many other alternatives. No techniques have yet been discovered to treat these types of large chromosomal abnormalities. Since Cri-Du-Chat’s victims obtain many different characteristics there are specific treatments for each one, such as having speech therapy for their severe speech development problems. Early intervention programs where they provide a variety of therapies and educational strategies that focus on enhancing their physical, mental, intellect, sensory and social development have been proven to show a great chance of improving the patient’s future. Many of the early intervention programs include physical, speech, and occupational therapies, including behavioral management (only if necessary). Research into finding new treatment options for these conditions has led us to a visual motor coordination computerized program. It is expected to improve their hand and eye coordination. Medications and surgery can also be an option. Note that treatment options will vary by the individual and the severity of the syndrome. Now let go more into depth about each type of therapy and treatments and how they benefit the patient. To start off we have physical therapy which assists in improving poor muscle tone by using different strengthening activities. Children with poor development of movement, or physical problems will benefit from this. Next is speech therapy. Speech therapy works to improve their communication skills and it aids in teaching the patient sign language. On the other hand we have occupational therapy to teach coping strategies and develop new skills. With speech and occupational therapy the patient’s speech impediment, hearing difficulties and their coping skills might improve. Then we have behavioral management. It deals with self-esteem,
Ngo 4 aggression, anxiety, and other societal issues. All of these can be