“Does my baby have autism?” “Does my baby have cerebral palsy?” “Will my baby ever walk?” In this episode, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa Rogers Sergeant answers the three questions she gets asked most often by by parents of young babies.
Lisa explains that there are very few reliable early signs of autism and why it’s genuinely very difficult to diagnose autism or cerebral palsy in babies under 18 months. She also looks at why reflux and so many ordinary “modern parenting” factors (reduced tummy time, baby equipment, swaddling) can mimic the signs of these conditions without a baby going on to have either diagnosis; and what to do if you’re worried.
She covers sensory processing differences, the Gross Motor Function Classification Scale for cerebral palsy, why brain scans don’t always predict outcome, and practical, reassuring steps every parent can take while they wait for clarity, even if a diagnosis is not on the cards.
If you’ve ever lain awake worrying about something your baby is doing, this episode is for you.
In this episode:
Why it’s very hard to tell if a baby under 18 months is autistic, and what to do if your very young baby is doing things that make you worry
Sensory processing differences vs. autism: why they often look alike
Signs of possible cerebral palsy, and why “modern parenting” factors can mimic them (tummy time, swaddling, reflux, equipment use)
Practical, reassuring activities to do with your baby regardless of outcome
Why brain scans don’t always predict outcome: the role of stimulation, nutrition and sleep in brain plasticity
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