Cerebral Palsy: Early Signs
Cerebral Palsy: Early SignsSkip to the navigationTopic OverviewParents 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 |
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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. | CreditsByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSusan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerLouis Pellegrino, MD - Developmental Pediatrics Current as of:
May 4, 2017 Last modified on: 8 September 2017
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