early diagnosis of cerebral palsy
Early diagnosis of cerebral palsy is crucial to maximize a child’s potential and mobility. Often, diagnosis of cerebral palsy is delayed for various reasons sometimes medical professionals fail to detect cerebral palsy at an early stage. There is no single test available that can accurately diagnose a child with cerebral palsy. Diagnosing cerebral palsy is time taking and long process. In severe cases, cerebral palsy may be detected soon after the birth, but for the most of the cases, diagnosis can be made in the first two years after the birth. For the children with milder symptoms, a diagnosis may not be made until the brain develops fully at 3-5 years of age. For an instance, the normal age to diagnose a child with spastic diplegia, another common form of cerebral palsy, is 18 months. Diagnosing Cerebral Palsy can involve many steps. The first step is checking for important indicators including: · ...