Question
What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy in children, and what should I do if I feel that my child is different from others?
Answer
Early symptoms of cerebral palsy can be identified in several ways as follows: (1). The baby’s mouth cannot close well, and the cry is weak or intermittently shrill; difficulty feeding, weak sucking, swallowing difficulties, or frequent coughing and vomiting; easily startled, easily crying, and sleep restlessness. (2). Does not smile or lift the head until 2 to 3 months, fingers tightly closed, and unable to open; (3). Does not roll over until 4 to 5 months, and does not sit until 8 months, or even fails to grasp; (4). General weakness, limbs soft or stiff; (5). Rigidity of limbs when dressing, difficulty in putting the arms into the sleeves, difficulty in spreading the legs when changing diapers, and rigidity of the limbs; when held up, the feet point down, presenting a stance with the toes pointing down, resembling a ballet dancer’s position with both feet pointed, or sometimes showing crossed legs like scissors.