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Ataxic Cerebral Palsy --- What is it?

There are three main types of Cerebral Palsy. They are: spastic, dyskinetic, and ataxic. Ataxic cerebral palsy involves tremors, unsteady gait, loss of coordination, and abnormal movements. It affects about 10% of people with Cerebral Palsy

Ataxic Cerebral Palsy occurs when the Cerebellum has been damaged, because of this it can cause a lack of coordination and jerky movements. It is not degenerative in nature and is not associated with other forms of ataxia. A child with ataxic cerebral palsy may also have low muscle tone and look very unsteady and shaky. It can affect the child's sense of balance and you may see that the child walks with his or her feet spread apart. You may also see some shakiness that resembles tremors. This can result in difficulties writing and performing tasks that require fine motor skills.

Cerebral Palsy can be caused my mistakes made in the birthing process. Sometimes those mistake occur when the labor itself is mismanaged and danger signs are not caught by the doctors or nurses. Other times the injury can occur earlier in the pregnancy. Both situations may be the result of medical malpractice.

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