A little baby boy was born preterm with a
birth weight less than 2 kg in October 2011 in a remote village in Purulia. He did not cry at birth. He was kept in the Newborn care unit at Purulia for almost 2 weeks and then discharged. When we saw him in October 2012 , he was found to be undernourished weighing barely 5 kilos, with
gross hypotonia and developmental delay. The child at around 1 year of age, was
unable to turn over or sit with support.
Since then the child has been brought
to our development clinic regularly, a herculean task for the parents residing
at a remote corner of the district, about 100 km from our centre. With treatment and regular therapy
sessions (Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, special education sessions), his
nutritional status and muscle tone improved, gradually the child learnt to sit
up and stand, to play effectively and communicate.
Presently, at 4 years of
age, he can walk with little support, use both his hands, though there is a
slight stiffness in his right limbs. He has good cognitive development and
communication skills.
This happy little boy, Sudipto, has a very energetic and receptive
mother who has helped him achieve so far.
Recently we gave Sudipto and his mother another exposure
which has stimulated them a lot. He was given colours and paper and assisted to
create art with his fingers. With a little guidance he did wonders and here is
his creation...
SUDIPTO'S ART WORK
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