Shortly After Birth, Baby Alex Seemed Completely Normal; However, a Few

question 53

Multiple Choice

Shortly after birth, baby Alex seemed completely normal; however, a few months later, he started demonstrating signs of increased muscle spasticity, dyskinesia (problems with involuntary muscle movements) , and movement tremors. Based on this symptom profile, it appears that Alex may have:

• A)developmental dyspraxia.
• B)damage to his cerebellum.
• C)cerebral palsy.
• D)a rare congenital form of Parkinson disease.

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