SIGNS OF CEREBRAL PALSY
Early Signs
The signs of cerebral palsy differ from person to person and may change over time. Signs of cerebral palsy may include the following:
Early signs of cerebral palsy usually appear before 3 years of age. Infants with cerebral palsy are frequently slow to reach developmental milestones such as learning to roll over, sit, crawl, smile, or walk. Cerebral palsy may be congenital or acquired after birth.
- child is slow to reach developmental milestones such as learning to roll over, sit up, crawl, smile, or walk,
- weakness in one (hemiplegia) or more limbs (arms or legs),
- standing and walking on tiptoe,
- difficulty with fine motor tasks (such as writing or using scissors),
- difficulty maintaining balance,
- walking with an abnormal gait, with one foot or leg dragging
- involuntary movements
- excessive drooling or
Early signs of cerebral palsy usually appear before 3 years of age. Infants with cerebral palsy are frequently slow to reach developmental milestones such as learning to roll over, sit, crawl, smile, or walk. Cerebral palsy may be congenital or acquired after birth.
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Source:
Cerebral Palsy. (2003). Retrieved June 24, 2010, from Association, Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke: http://www.chasa.org/cerebralpalsy.htm
Cerebral Palsy. (2003). Retrieved June 24, 2010, from Association, Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke: http://www.chasa.org/cerebralpalsy.htm
