Question
A colleague’s daughter has cerebral palsy, and she is now three years old but still cannot walk or speak clearly. She is in good spirits, but the colleague is very anxious. They want to know about specialized hospitals for treating cerebral palsy.
Answer
The early symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy can vary greatly due to different causes and classifications, but they often appear in the first half of a child’s life (within 6 months). Symptoms may include body weakness and reduced spontaneous movement, and increased muscle tone, which can be observed as early as one month. If these symptoms persist for more than four months, a diagnosis of cerebral palsy can be made. Premature infants are at a higher risk. Recommendations include: The treatment of cerebral palsy involves two aspects: treating the brain and treating the paralysis. As a Sequelae, it generally does not rely on medication or surgery; it mainly relies on physical exercise. Treating the brain involves learning, and parents need to work hard to teach their children to speak and associate words. They should not be anxious and should repeat instructions ten times, a hundred times, or even more. Undead brain cells can always be trained to function. In this regard, medication, acupuncture, and physical therapy can only play a supplementary role.