Question
Recently, my cousin’s child has been showing some unusual behavioral patterns. After medical diagnosis, it was confirmed that the child has pediatric cerebral palsy. This diagnosis has caused great concern among the whole family, worrying about its long-term impact on the child’s future. So, what exactly is pediatric cerebral palsy?
Answer
Pediatric cerebral palsy, commonly referred to as cerebral palsy, is a neurological disorder caused by various reasons (such as infection, hemorrhage, trauma, etc.), leading to substantial brain damage in children and subsequently resulting in central nervous system motor function disability and developmental delay. This damage is non-progressive, meaning it does not worsen over time, but may be accompanied by issues such as intellectual disability, epilepsy, limb spasms, as well as visual, auditory, and language function impairments. Early detection and treatment of children with cerebral palsy are crucial.