Question
A colleague mentioned that a friend’s child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. I would like to know what specific symptoms of cerebral palsy in children are?
Answer
The early diagnosis of cerebral palsy usually refers to the period from birth to 0-6 months or 0-9 months after birth, with the diagnosis from 0-7 months being referred to as ultra-early diagnosis. Cerebral palsy patients have lower motor abilities than normal children of the same age, exhibit poor motor self-control, and may show slight unsteadiness or awkwardness in hand and foot movements in mild cases. In severe cases, they may not be able to grasp objects with their hands, walk with their feet, or even roll over, sit up, or stand. They may also struggle with normal chewing and swallowing. Rehabilitation training for cerebral palsy children should focus on symmetry between the left and right sides.