*3.5.1 Availability of specialized services*

Respondents mentioned some specialized services that health facilities need to make available for children with CP, these include speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, behavioral therapy, augmentative communication, and dietary approaches. Respondents believed that these specialized services help children with talking, walking, participating in the activities of daily life (such as brushing teeth and getting dressed), interacting with others, learning social skills, and managing their emotions. Study participants mentioned that they feel encouraged to access health care from health facilities that provide specialized services.
