Question
A child has normal intelligence and an early-maturing, clear language expression ability. After hospital examination, it was diagnosed as having a “hypoplastic corpus callosum.” At the time, the doctor recommended that the child undergo eye and foot surgery for correction after growth. The child currently wears glasses and has a weaker left foot. When and in what way should treatment be carried out to achieve the best results?
Answer
Hello, based on the described situation, hypoplastic corpus callosum may lead to poor coordination between both hemispheres of the brain, thereby affecting various aspects of the central nervous system, such as intellectual disability and delayed motor development. Therefore, we emphasize the importance of early rehabilitation therapy to help children’s development approach a normal state. It is recommended to have foot surgery as early as when the child is about two years old to avoid later impacts on their growth and development. As for eye surgery, it is suggested to be done a year before school entry.