Question
My child is just over 4 months old. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, and since the child is so young, treatment has not been possible. However, the family has been giving the child regular exercises. I would like to ask, does a child with cerebral palsy have normal intelligence?
Answer
I’m glad to answer your question. Although intellectual disability is one of the main symptoms of children with cerebral palsy, it does not necessarily mean that their intelligence is impaired. Only about 25% of cerebral palsy patients have symptoms of intellectual disability, while the rest of the children have normal or near-normal intelligence. Therefore, children with cerebral palsy may not experience intellectual disabilities. The key is to focus on scientific and comprehensive treatment, including surgical treatment and rehabilitation training.