Question
My son is currently two and a half years old and has not yet learned to speak or walk. After undergoing a CT scan at the city hospital, the doctor diagnosed him with white matter developmental deficiency and suspects it may be cerebral palsy. The child often sticks out his tongue when he talks. How should this situation be interpreted? If diagnosed with cerebral palsy, can the hospital provide treatment? What is the cost and duration of treatment?
Answer
This condition may be a precursor to cerebral palsy. It is recommended that you remain calm and bring the child to a regular hospital’s rehabilitation department for an assessment as soon as possible. Treatment usually involves a comprehensive application of acupuncture, physical therapy, massage, and other methods for training to promote normal development of various systems and reduce the degree of disability. Most cases of this kind are related to genetic factors, such as X-linked progressive myelodysplasia; a few cases with unknown causes may be related to premature births. As for the cost