Question
Dear doctor, our 3-year-and-4-month-old baby has not yet started to speak. He usually communicates only through hand gestures, lacks interactive abilities, has unstable emotions, excessive activity levels, and insufficient focus.
Answer
Cerebral palsy, also known as spastic diplegia, is a syndrome caused by brain damage or injury during birth or within the first month after birth, leading to motor function disabilities and abnormal posture. This condition often accompanies epilepsy, intellectual, and language impairments. Treatment for cerebral palsy should involve a comprehensive treatment plan, including rehabilitation training and physical therapy. With the assistance of instruments and professional treatment, it can promote the production and secretion of neurotrophic factors, thereby helping patients reach normal levels. The treatment of cerebral palsy should begin early, combining routine treatment with rehabilitation training.