Patient's question:
My child is now 8 months old. I don't know if the occasional crying is because of this, as he spends his days eating dinner and taking naps. Yesterday, a thorough examination at the children's hospital revealed that he has cerebral palsy. I don't know if his lack of response is due to this reason. What kind of help is needed? What is the reason why children with cerebral palsy cannot speak? What is the reason why children with cerebral palsy cannot speak?Doctor's answer:
Simple speech and language delay, this type of child has normal hearing and intelligence, and no obvious abnormalities in other physical examinations, but does not respond at the age of answering, but can understand others' speech. In medical terms, it is called "normal receptive language, abnormal expressive language." Intellectual disability speech and language delay, most cases of intellectual disability are due to abnormal brain growth and development, and the process of language practice will naturally be significantly affected. Most severe cases of intellectual disability will never respond, while mild intellectual disability children, compared to severe cases, are easier to diagnose. Mild cases first require the implementation of mental and intellectual development evaluation, and the diagnosis must be very cautious.