Question

My son is five years old and still can’t talk. He can only say ‘mom’ and ‘brother’ in simple words. He had difficulty breathing at birth. Could the early symptoms of infantile cerebral palsy include not being able to walk?

Answer

A child who hasn’t started speaking by the age of one and a half may require additional teaching. Boys’ language development can sometimes be slower than girls’. It’s also important to carefully check if the child has a short lingual tie and receive appropriate treatment. Children typically start practicing speaking after the age of two. When teaching children to speak, it’s best to use Mandarin rather than dialects, and closely observe the child’s condition. Symptoms can vary depending on the cause, so patients should visit a regular hospital for systematic examinations as soon as possible, in order to receive early targeted treatment and recovery.