Question
What symptoms may appear in infants?
Answer
The baby still walks unsteadily and falls easily. Speech is unclear, and they often drool. Their gaze is dull, and they frequently clench their fists. They prefer to be alone, grow slowly, and have lower intelligence compared to other children. A hospital examination revealed it to be cerebral palsy.
Question
What is pediatric cerebral palsy?
Answer
Cerebral palsy refers to a group of disorders affecting body movement and posture caused by damage to the developing brain before, during, or shortly after birth. Children with cerebral palsy have lower motor abilities than typically developing children of the same age. They have poor motor control. Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive disease; it improves with age but does not worsen. However, limbs and language can deform and regress if not attended to.
Question
How is pediatric cerebral palsy treated?
Answer
To ensure that the child improves year by year rather than worsens, the best approach is to attend school and engage in rehabilitation training whenever possible. Without attending school or undergoing rehabilitation training, their limbs and language are unlikely to be fully utilized.