Question
I think my child is acting strangely. At this age, other children can pick up things by themselves and are very lively. But our child can’t, and they also can’t speak clearly. I think our child might have cerebral palsy. What are the common symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy?
Answer
Common symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy include language and posture impairments. Language impairments manifest as difficulties in expressing or understanding, unclear speech, or stammering, and in some cases, inability to speak despite understanding others. Posture impairments show various abnormal postures, poor posture stability, awkward movements or rest positions, and asymmetry between left and right. Severe cases may not be able to maintain a vertical position like normal children, instead, they tend to tilt to one side or sway back and forth[[1]].