Question
My child is nearly one year old and shows a smile but cannot laugh loudly, appears dull, cannot extend his fists, thumbs are inward, one upper limb moves awkwardly, and cannot roll over. We have gone to the hospital for checks but there has been no improvement. What are the early symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy?
Answer
Early symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy include visual impairments such as strabismus and refractive errors, with occasional nystagmus or blindness. Hearing impairments may also occur, even complete hearing loss, which requires detection through brainstem auditory evoked potentials. Other sensory and cognitive abnormalities include tactile, positional, body sensation, and two-point discrimination.