Question
Recently, I’ve noticed some unusual behaviors in my child, which are different from other children, especially when it comes to drinking milk. After a hospital examination, the child was diagnosed with childhood cerebral palsy.
Answer
Hello! Children with cerebral palsy often experience varying degrees of language disorders, such as difficulties in language expression, word formation, unclear pronunciation, stammering, aphasia, or difficulty understanding others’ language. The prevalence of hand cerebral palsy is particularly high. Additionally, breastfeeding may be accompanied by difficulties in suckling, weakness, or refusal to suckle. After feeding, the child may become tired easily, often leading to coughing and vomiting, and it may be hard for them to close their mouth properly. Weight gain may not be satisfactory. It is recommended to keep the child’s head in a central position during feeding to avoid backward tilting of the head that could cause foreign objects to be inhaled. At the same time, encourage the child to learn to feed themselves autonomously.