Question
How is language rehabilitation training conducted for children with cerebral palsy?
Answer
Cerebral palsy is a common developmental brain disease that often manifests before or during infancy. Causes include birth injuries, neonatal jaundice, brain hypoxia, and premature birth. The main symptoms include increased muscle tone, difficulty with abduction, and in severe cases, muscle stiffness, spasms, and joint contractures. Mild cases may present with poor fine motor skills in the hands and difficulty placing the heel down while walking. Additionally, patients may have language development and articulation disorders, strabismus, and about 1/3 of patients experience varying degrees of seizures and intellectual disabilities. Cerebral palsy can lead to delayed motor development. For the rehabilitation training of children with cerebral palsy, language rehabilitation is an important aspect. Physical rehabilitation begins at 1 year old, and by the age of 2, the child can take a few steps but still cannot climb stairs. The child is currently undergoing rehabilitation treatment. According to the provided information, the child had a seizure at 4 months old, but the specific treatment and outcomes are unclear. It is recommended to continue with rehabilitation training, including language rehabilitation training, to promote the child’s language development and communication skills. If a child does not have the ability to stand independently by 1 year old and has no language expression, this may be the impact of cerebral palsy on motor and language development. Therefore, early rehabilitation training is crucial for improving a child’s language and motor development.