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Natalia Vasilchenko – "Aksai" Children's Center of NJSC KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov, Clinical and Diagnostic Department, pediatrician, Almaty, Kazakhstan, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Elena Ustinova – Republican State Institution "National Scientific and Practical Center for the Development of Special and Inclusive Education", neurologist, Almaty, Kazakhstan, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Аbstract

Pediatricians and pediatric neurologists are often the first to notice delays in motor skills, speech, or emotional reactions. Careful observation and the doctor's clinical experience allow for timely referral of the child for examination, clarification of the extent of nervous system damage, and initiation of corrective measures using a multidisciplinary approach.

Purpose. To study the involvement of a pediatrician and a multidisciplinary approach in the rehabilitation of patients with cerebral.

Methods. Robotic mechanotherapy, Bobath therapy, Vojta method, kinesiotherapy, biofeedback training, virtual rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and therapy based on neuroplasticity principles.

Results. A series of observations and rehabilitation interventions showed that comprehensive interdisciplinary collaboration among a pediatrician, neurologist, and rehabilitation specialist leads to significant improvement in motor, cognitive, and speech functions in children diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The obtained data confirm the effectiveness of an integrative approach aimed not only at physical rehabilitation but also at addressing the psycho-emotional and social aspects of a child’s development.

Conclusion. The analysis emphasized the importance of a comprehensive and individualized approach provided by a multidisciplinary team for each patient with the participation of a pediatrician as a coordinator. The use of modern technologies and active parental involvement in the rehabilitation process allow for more substantial progress in a shorter period. Rehabilitation programs that include home-based exercises and family training help children continue practicing outside the rehabilitation center, which is especially important for maintaining positive changes over the long term.

Keywords

Cerebral palsy, rehabilitation, neurology, pediatrics, motor development, neuroplastisity, interdisciplinary approach.

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