What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy in one-year-old babies?

Patient's question:

The baby is already one year old, but recently it has been found to be sluggish and unresponsive. After seeing the doctor, it was diagnosed as cerebral palsy. I would like to ask what are the symptoms of cerebral palsy in one-year-old babies?

Doctor's answer:

Under normal circumstances, the symptoms of infant cerebral palsy next year are as follows:
1. Body is soft, spontaneous movement is reduced. This is a symptom of hypotonia. It can be observed within one month. If it persists for more than 4 months, it can be diagnosed as severe brain damage or intellectual disability due to muscle system diseases.
2. Abnormal head circumference: Head circumference is an objective indicator of brain development. Children with brain trauma often have abnormal head circumferences.
3. No response, no response. This is an early sign of intellectual disability. It is generally believed that if there is a slow response within 4 months, the name is slow to react, and it can be diagnosed as intellectual disability.
4. Body is stiff. This is a symptom of hypertonia in muscles. It can be observed within one month. If it persists for more than 4 months, it can be diagnosed as cerebral palsy.
5. Do not laugh. If unable to laugh within two months, unable to laugh loudly within four months.

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