1. Do the exercises slowly, surely and smoothly. Avoid doing abrupt movements so as not to strain your muscles.2. When doing the exercises, make your you execute them properly. For example, when lifting weights, lift them all the way up and all the way down.3. Use spotters for support and to avoid accidents.
Remaining safe from self-inflicted injury
The priority is safety; the child must be protected from self-harm. Repetitive behaviors are comforting, and unless they are harmful their limitation is not a priority. Although feeding independently is a basic need that may be achieved, it is not the priority. Children who need help with toileting are not necessarily incontinent, and it is not the priority.
