yes it is good to touch a person w/cp it's good for their spastisity
-----Original Message-----
From: Lara W. Cushing <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Sunday, February 21, 1999 8:09 AM
Subject: Re: Quiet list


>Hello Everyone!
>
>I agree with Chester, the list has been extremely quiet lately.  I have
>been consumed in my third year of nursing school.  I had the priveledge of
>taking care of a fellow CP on the child floor the other day.  Her CP was
>severe...and I remark on the variance that exists within and among the
>cerebral palsy diagnosis and effects to the body.  We were both born at 27
>wks, but she is confined to a wheelchair, nonverbal, and total ADL's.  I
>felt great pride and awe to be able to work with her, read stories and
>notice the difference a gentle touch or a kind tone affected her.
>
>I would love to share my story or experiences with others...
>
>Sincerely
>Lara
>