Question
My baby is now 3 weeks old, but he still can’t speak clearly and doesn’t walk on his own. When I talk to him, it seems like he doesn’t understand at all and doesn’t react much. I took my child to the doctor, and the doctor said my child has cerebral palsy. I am very worried. I would like to ask what should be paid attention to regarding cerebral palsy? What should we do if a child has cerebral palsy?
Answer
Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive brain injury syndrome that occurs during the developmental period within the first month after birth, primarily characterized by central motor impairment and abnormal posture. It can be accompanied by intellectual disability, seizures, behavioral abnormalities, or sensory impairments, and it is necessary to rule out central paresis caused by progressive diseases and normal transient developmental delays in children. Children with cerebral palsy exhibit the following four abnormalities: delayed motor development; abnormal muscle tone and posture; reduced voluntary movement and/or abnormal movements.