Question
My child has recently become less active, and after a hospital check-up, it was discovered they have cerebral palsy. What are the early symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy?
Answer
The early symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy include reduced movement in the affected limb, a persistent clenched fist, intact grasp reflex, and the forearm in a flexion forward rotation posture. In some patients, the affected limb may initially show low muscle tone, which later progresses to paralysis. This type of cerebral palsy often accompanies intellectual disability and epilepsy.