Question
A four-month-old baby has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and has not yet received treatment, but the family has already started giving the child daily exercises. Is the intellectual development of children with cerebral palsy normal?
Answer
The intellectual development of children with cerebral palsy may be abnormal, with common manifestations including infertility, hypotonia, balance disorders, and poor motor development. In early childhood, one may observe poor distance perception and intention tremors, and the absence of the pyramidal sign. Intellectual disability is not uncommon, but it usually does not become overly severe. Therefore, the child’s recovery plan should include special education tailored to different levels of intelligence. Establishing an integrated medical, child-rearing, and educational institution is a good model for providing comprehensive and continuous services to children. The key lies in continuous exercise and maintaining a high quality of life postnatally.