Question
My friend’s sister’s child appears to have a problem from birth, acting like a simpleton, still behaving like a baby, not very good at walking, unable to speak, often drooling while eating. What should we do if we have cerebral palsy?
Answer
Cerebral palsy is characterized by non-progressive motor disorders, muscle tension abnormalities, postural abnormalities, and gait abnormalities. Due to widespread brain damage, it often accompanies other neurological symptoms. For example, 25%-80% of children have developmental delays, 25%-50% have epilepsy, and 71% have eye symptoms. A small number also have hearing, visual, language, and behavioral disorders. Cerebral palsy primarily refers to motor disorders and postural abnormalities caused by various reasons, such as brain damage and developmental defects. It can also be accompanied by behavioral abnormalities, sensory dysfunction, etc. The prognosis of cerebral palsy rehabilitation is related to many factors, such as the severity of brain injury, the presence of complications, the child’s constitution, and intellectual impairment.