Tanzania, March 19 -- Dar es Salaam. When a child takes longer than expected to sit, crawl or walk, many parents assume the child will eventually catch up.

However, medical experts caution that such delays may sometimes indicate a more serious condition: cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that affects movement and posture and requires early medical attention.

As the world observes Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month this March, health professionals are urging parents and carers to pay close attention to early childhood development and seek medical advice if delays appear.

According to the Cleveland Clinic in the US, cerebral palsy is not a single disorder but a group of conditions that vary in severity and presentation. Some children m...