What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Loss of purposeful hand use
- Repeated hand movements
- Loss of communication skills
- Breathing irregularities or seizures
Understanding care
Clinical care may include neurological and developmental assessment with communication, mobility and organ support. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Loss of skills or worsening movement needs prompt specialist review. New seizures, serious swallowing or breathing difficulty, or reduced consciousness requires urgent emergency care.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
