Question
Where are the symptoms of cerebral palsy expressed?
Answer
The specific symptoms of cerebral palsy are as follows:
- The child often cries less, moves less, has weak cries, and may exhibit stimulatory, fearful, or repetitive muscle movements.
- Feeding difficulties after birth, such as weak suction, difficulty swallowing, and poor oral closure.
- Uncoordinated movements, asymmetrical movements, and random movements are rare.
- Muscle tone abnormalities are common, and posture and movement patterns are also abnormal.
- Slower motor development. For example, within 3 to 4 months, the child cannot stand in a prone position; by 4 months, the forearms cannot be used to support the weight; hands are often clenched and cannot be brought into the mouth; by 6 to 7 months, the child still cannot roll over and can only sit alone for a short period; when standing on the ground, the feet should be curled on the ground or not placed heavily on the legs, or the lower limbs should be straight and crossed.