Patient's question:
My child is now over three months old. I always feel that something is wrong with the child, that he reacts very slowly, and is not as clever as other children. I'm afraid he might have cerebral palsy, so I want to ask, what are the early signs of cerebral palsy in children? What are the early signs of cerebral palsy in children?Doctor's answer:
1. Weak body, spontaneous movement decreases. This is a symptom of hypotonia, which can be observed within one month. If it persists for more than 4 months, it can be diagnosed as severe brain damage, intellectual disability, or a muscle system disease.2. Body stiffness, this is a symptom of hypertonia, which can be observed within one month. If it persists for more than 4 months, it can be diagnosed as cerebral palsy.
3. No response and no response, this is an early sign of intellectual disability. It is generally considered that no response at 4 months and no response at 6 months can be diagnosed as intellectual disability.