Question

What are the common symptoms of cerebral palsy in children?

Answer

The early symptoms of cerebral palsy in children may include frequent seizures, screaming, or restlessness. Additionally, primary reflexes such as the Moro reflex may appear weakened or exaggerated, which is also a sign of cerebral palsy. Children may exhibit body stiffness, increased muscle tone, and resistance, often accompanied by a crouched posture, symmetrical back curvature, and sometimes a head tilt to one side, with rigid and extended lower limbs. Effective functional rehabilitation training is crucial for children with cerebral palsy, as it helps maximize their remaining functions, improve physical, psychological, social, professional, and economic abilities, and strive to narrow the gap with healthy children, enabling them to take care of themselves, even attend school, and pursue suitable careers in the future.