Question
I had a child two years ago, and children of the same age are already able to walk by themselves, but my child still needs to hold onto something to walk, and he walks unsteadily. His intelligence is also much lower than that of his peers. It was only after examination that we found out that he has pediatric cerebral palsy. We are all very worried and don’t know what to do.
Answer
Pediatric cerebral palsy is damage to the brain that, in the absence of further lesions, may lead to abnormal motor and postural functions, even affecting intelligence and language abilities. Its main manifestations include delayed motor development, poor self-regulation of limb movements, poor balance, delayed language development, delayed intellectual development, reduced ability to communicate with the outside world, and may be accompanied by epilepsy, hearing loss, and vision abnormalities. Rehabilitation therapy is a primary treatment method, particularly suitable for mild cerebral palsy cases, including motor disorders, language disorders, and other mild symptoms. This therapy must be conducted under the guidance of a rehabilitation therapist and requires perseverance. Otherwise, it will not only fail to treat the condition but may also worsen the child’s illness.