Question

A one-year-old baby is experiencing dullness and unresponsive reactions, diagnosed by a doctor as having cerebral palsy. What are the typical symptoms of cerebral palsy in a one-year-old baby?

Answer

Generally, a one-year-old infant with cerebral palsy may exhibit the following symptoms:

  1. Body softness with reduced voluntary movement. This is a sign of hypotonia, usually observable within the first month after birth. If this condition persists for more than four months, it may indicate severe brain damage or a muscular system disease leading to intellectual disability.
  2. Abnormal head circumference: Head circumference is a measure of brain development. Children with brain damage often show abnormalities in head circumference.
  3. Delayed responses and lack of response to calls. This is an early sign of intellectual disability.