Parents and caregivers are often the first to notice signs of
cerebral palsy in a child. Typically, parents suspect
a problem when their baby does not reach developmental milestones at
predictable times.
Early signs of developmental delays possibly related to cerebral palsy |
Age |
Developmental delay |
|---|
|
3 months |
Baby does not:
- Turn to a sudden noise or familiar
voice.
- Follow objects with his or her eyes.
- Smile or
show other facial expressions.
|
|
5 months |
Baby does not:
- Hold his or her head
straight.
- Lift his or her head up when pulled from a lying flat
position to a sitting position.
|
|
6 months |
By 6 months: Baby does not roll over. |
|
After 6 months: Baby pushes food out of his or her mouth with
the tongue rather than accepting it, as most babies would at this
age. |
|
8 months |
Baby does not sit without support. |
|
12 months |
Baby either does not crawl or crawls dragging one side of the
body or both legs. |
|
Before 18 months |
Baby always prefers using one hand over the other. |
