How to rehabilitate intellectual disability through training
Dec 24, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
Patients with intellectual disabilities can undergo tongue exercises and speech training to improve motor function. First, have the patient extend the tongue forward, then move it side to side, practice curling the tongue, and rotate the tongue inside the mouth to overcome symptoms such as inflexible tip and root of the tongue. Second, encourage more communication with the patient in daily life, spend time accompanying them during frequent training sessions to enhance coordination.
Patients with intellectual disabilities usually have impairments in brain nerves. Symptoms can be alleviated through tongue exercises and language training under the guidance of professionals. The specific procedures are as follows:
1. Tongue exercises: First, ask the patient to extend the tongue forward, then move it from side to side. Additionally, practice curling the tongue and rotating it inside the mouth to improve inflexibility of the tongue tip and root.
2. Language training: In daily life, frequently engage in language skill development by communicating more with patients who have mild intellectual disabilities. Accompany them in listening to music, stories, etc., which helps enhance their language abilities.
3. Motor skills training: Initially, guide the patient to perform actions such as sitting up, standing, walking, lifting the head, and rolling over. Also, frequently accompany the patient on outdoor walks to promote coordination between hands and the brain.
