Question
My niece’s son is not walking at one year old, and he cannot properly extend his fingers either. He also seems to have some speech difficulties and walks with a limp. After going to the hospital for checks, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. I want to know what the symptoms of cerebral palsy in children are?
Answer
Pediatric cerebral palsy primarily manifests as motor and posture disorders, with most patients not having intellectual disabilities. If an infant cannot open their hands within four months, or if the thumb is curled up, especially on one side of the upper limb, these are symptoms of mild cerebral palsy. If a baby cannot smile for two months, or cannot smile for four months, the lack of laughter can be diagnosed as intellectual impairment, which is also a symptom of mild cerebral palsy; if an infant remains stiff and unwilling to move within four months, it is a symptom of cerebral palsy; if there is no response after six months. Incorrect naming may indicate cerebral palsy or mild intellectual disability.