What are the symptoms of brain retardation in children?

In life, many people find that their babies seem to be shorter than babies of the same age, and are not as smart as other children. But I can't find the reason no matter how hard I try. I prepare the same food for my baby just like others do. I also prepare the same food for my baby just like others pretend their babies eat. In fact, this situation is very common in clinical practice and is generally a manifestation of developmental delay. So, what are the symptoms of brain retardation in children?

What is developmental delay?

Developmental delay refers to a slowdown or abnormal sequence in the growth and development process. Children with developmental delay should be detected and treated early, but the early symptoms of developmental delay are not obvious and are easily ignored, so children often miss the best period for treatment. Parents and friends should pay close attention to their children's performance and make timely judgments.

Early symptoms of developmental delay

1. Difficulty in breastfeeding. The early symptoms shown by infants are often difficulty in feeding, inability to suck, and being particularly prone to spitting up. This may be due to damage to the nervous system, which will affect their intelligence in the future.

2. Abnormal facial appearance. Some children with congenital developmental delay have abnormal facial and body appearance. For example, children with congenital idiocy often have their tongue hanging outside their mouths and drool.

3. Delayed motor development. Children with developmental delays have significantly slower motor development than normal children. The starting age for movements such as raising the head while lying on the stomach, sitting, standing, and walking is later than that of normal children of the same age. This is especially obvious in walking. It is often not until the age of 3-4 or 4-5 that the child can walk independently, and the walking is unstable.

4. Language development is delayed. Normal babies will imitate sounds at 7-8 months old, call mom and dad at around one year old, can say a dozen words at one and a half years old, can understand simple instructions, can ask simple questions at around 3 years old, and can basically express their thoughts at around 3 years old. If these symptoms appear only after a child is four to five months behind or even one to two years behind, they should be regarded as a sign of intellectual disability.

Tips: Developmental delay is often accompanied by organic damage to the brain and other organs. Some children may also have other serious diseases. If not treated in time, it will have a serious impact on the child's physical, intellectual, and psychological development. Most patients will not be able to live independently for the rest of their lives.