What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy in children?

Patient's question:

Health consultation description: My baby is now five years old. I recently feel that he might have cerebral palsy, but I don't understand much about cerebral palsy. I want to consult a doctor about what are the symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy? What are the symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy?

Doctor's answer:

1. Delayed or hidden developmental delay in intelligence.
2. Unable to respond to speech after 18 months.
3. Lower limb motor disorders: such as "never walking" or "walking poorly" at age 1 or older, abnormal gait (e.g., tiptoe walking, scissor gait, limping, etc.), inability to crouch.
4. Hand motor disorders: such as "not flexible." Unable to grasp objects, unable to use a spoon for dinner, often using only one hand.

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