How to Determine if a Baby Does Not Have Cerebral Palsy
Disease description:
The child in my relative's family often drools excessively and is still unable to speak despite being older; the child appears somewhat like a child with cerebral palsy. I would like to ask, how can one rule out the possibility of a baby having cerebral palsy?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Typically, the following methods are used to rule out whether a baby has cerebral palsy:
1. Normal intellectual development: If the baby's intellectual development is normal, such as quickly learning to speak and use utensils, it helps in ruling out cerebral palsy.
2. Emotional stability: The baby's emotions are relatively stable without frequent crying or irritability, although it's important to distinguish this from normal infant emotional responses.
3. Normal motor development: A baby who learns to hold up his or her head at around 3 months, sits independently at around 6 months, and walks by 1 year old is considered to have good motor development.
4. No muscle spasms: The baby does not exhibit muscle spasms or involuntary shaking movements, which can also help exclude cerebral palsy.
5. No limb drooping: By around 6 months old, the baby's hands should be slightly flexed, and the hips should be able to extend straight without drooping, which is considered normal development.
