Question

What symptoms might a child with cerebral palsy exhibit?

Answer

The symptoms of cerebral palsy may include:

  1. Easily startled, crying or restless.
  2. Weakness in the body, with limbs possibly showing weakness or rigidity.
  3. Difficulty with feeding, weak suckling, swallowing difficulties, or easy choking and vomiting.
  4. Babies may have difficulty closing their mouths, weak or high-pitched cries.
  5. Stiffness in the body when dressing, arms hard to slip into sleeves, legs hard to separate during feeding, hands clenched into fists, limbs rigid.
  6. When the toes are held, the face is downward, standing with toes on the ground, resembling a ballerina’s posture, and some may even present with scissors-like crossed legs.
  7. At 2-3 months old, they may not smile, not lift their heads, fingers clenched, and unable to open their hands. These symptoms may affect the child’s daily life and development, so early identification and