Question
A premature baby at fifty days old shows no response to adults’ teasing and does not blink when the hand is waved in front of their eyes. Could this situation be related to mild cerebral palsy?
Answer
Infants with mild cerebral palsy may exhibit abnormal movements, such as difficulty in supporting the head and trunk, as well as abnormal muscle tone and posture in the limbs. Cerebral palsy is a disease characterized by central motor impairment and abnormal posture, which may be accompanied by intellectual disabilities, epilepsy, and hearing and language impairments. For children with cerebral palsy, in addition to treatment, parental encouragement and comfort are crucial. It is important to avoid excessive criticism and to praise and encourage every little progress the child makes. The main method of treating cerebral palsy is through rehabilitation training, aiming to minimize sequelae as much as possible, so that the child can come as close as possible to normal development.