Question
My child is 3 months old and was born with cerebral palsy, said to be caused by oxygen deficiency. Now, he can’t lift his head and cannot eat properly. What should I do?
Answer
Hello, the manifestations of cerebral palsy in a 3-month-old child may not be very typical. Some may show a tendency to stick out their tongues, fail to follow objects with their eyes, show disinterest in people and things, and not like to smile. Others may not be able to hold their head up and have a slower growth and development. If cerebral palsy is detected, treatment should be started immediately. For cerebral palsy patients, the main goal is to correct motor impairments and abnormal postures, and restore normal motor development. Various measures such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and surgical treatments should be adopted for correction and training.