The main symptoms of children with cerebral palsy include muscle tension, difficulty with abduction, severe muscle weakness, spasms, joint flexion and extension postures, and may be accompanied by various impairments in sensation, cognition, communication, behavior, and secondary skeletal muscle abnormalities. Epileptic seizures may also occur. Targeted rehabilitation training for children with cerebral palsy is conducted based on clinical classification, including gross motor, balance, and coordination training. Physical rehabilitation treatment includes massage and physical therapy, which has the functions of correction, promoting blood circulation, expectoration, and regulating Qi and blood to improve internal organ function. There are many methods such as pushing, moving, pressing, kneading, and osteopathy. It must be based on the child’s age, condition, and symptoms, and the effectiveness and skill level are certain.
For children with intellectual disability, the earlier treatment and special training begin, the better the effects. It is generally believed that the best period should not be missed before the age of 6, ideally starting before the child is 6 months old. Given the extremely complex causes of intellectual disability in children, traditional methods such as medication and acupuncture can only temporarily control the condition and cannot complete fundamental treatment. Stopping treatment can lead to relapse, leaving health risks for the child’s future. It is recommended to actively carry out family rehabilitation for children with intellectual disability, adhering to the principles of nutrition, teaching, care, and treatment. Intellectual disability patients can use folk remedies as auxiliary treatment while understanding professional treatment and should have appropriate diets in their daily life to avoid stimulating foods.