Question
My child is now over 1 year old, and they still can’t speak or walk. They just stare at you blankly, which makes me very worried. What are the symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy?
Answer
The symptoms of cerebral palsy in infancy are often manifested as abnormal posture and delayed motor development. Although the brain damage or developmental abnormalities in patients are non-progressive, their clinical manifestations can change with the repair and development of brain damage. For example, severe neonatal ischemic hypoxic encephalopathy may manifest as low muscle tone in the early stages of infancy and gradually transform into increased muscle tone. Balance dysfunction needs to be developed until the child can sit or even stand to be expressed. Joint contractures and spinal deformities are also secondary changes that gradually develop.