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A year ago I got a call from a Prof of Developmental Pediatrics. He asked me if he could transfer a patient whom he has been seeing for the past 16 years. The patient was 19 years old. He had cerebral palsy and he could not speak, though could hear and understand instructions.
Met the boy with his mom. The boy was suicidal. It was heart breaking to see him cry on the first visit. He felt rejected by his dad, who was a mechanic. His dad would say words like "less intelligent" and "dumb". I phoned his dad. Requested him to come and see me.
The dad was old generation type man, hardworking and reticent. Wouldn't connect at an emotional level. Suggested how valuable his role was to build the boy's self esteem and future. Gave some tips to build their relationship.
Never saw the dad again. He never made changes.
Never saw the dad again. He never made changes.
