Tikvah Layeled helps children afflicted with cerebral palsy, not just function, but thrive in their everyday lives. Through education, therapy and loving care, the trained staff at Israel’s foremost educational and treatment center recognize that each child is different. They tailor their care to meet the very specific needs of each individual child. Tikvah Layeled therapists treat over 400 children each year and help them overcome the challenges presented by their disability so they can participate in everyday activities.
Tikvah Layeled provides care in a loving and supportive environment that helps children improve mobility and language functioning. Children with CP do not have the same motor skills or intellectual abilities as other children, so they are presented with more challenges in life. Teachers with no training in working with children with cerebral palsy may not be equipped to educate or help them function. Many children have difficulties with speech and hearing that require special attention.
The care workers at Tikvah Layeled are trained in dealing with these issues. Through physical therapy, as well as speech and language therapy, treatment specialists can work with children so that they can improve their daily interactions with others. Teaching children to write well, helping improve mobility and speech, will help children throughout their lives. Activities that seem so simple to abled children can be frustrating for a child with a disability. Through care and therapy, these children can learn how to compensate for things they may not be able to do as well. Tikvah Layeled helps them function and participate in routine activities and live productive and fulfilling lives.