Question
The child is now 40 months old and cannot speak.
Answer
Firstly, it’s important to understand that the main symptoms of cerebral palsy are motor impairments and postural abnormalities. Based on your description, the child has some inward gait issues but no other specific motor problems, so the likelihood of cerebral palsy is low. Of course, we haven’t seen the child and cannot make extensive analyses regarding cerebral palsy. Secondly, the child’s clinical presentation and data indicate that their intellectual and language development are at the level of a normal child aged 8-9 months, with significant delays. Additionally, the autism screening scale suggests a suspicion of autism. It is recommended to conduct hearing tests, EEGs, language development assessments, and chromosome analyses for the child to determine the diagnosis and main conditions. Only with a clear diagnosis can a rehabilitation treatment plan be formulated and the child’s prognosis predicted. High-quality hospitals in Chongqing include: Chongqing Medical University Affiliated Children’s Hospital, Chongqing Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, and Chongqing Medical University Affiliated First Hospital.