Category: Types of CP

Mixed cerebral palsy occurs when an individual experiences the effects of multiple types of cerebral palsy. For example, one type of CP may affect movement

Spastic quadriplegia is a type of cerebral palsy characterized by high muscle tone (spasticity) that affects the entire body. This may include the muscles of

Dystonic cerebral palsy is a type of CP primarily caused by damage to the developing basal ganglia. This part of the brain plays a significant

When a child develops cerebral palsy after birth, it is called acquired cerebral palsy. While the majority of CP cases are caused during pregnancy or

Pyramidal and extrapyramidal cerebral palsy refer to the location of damage to the brain. The pyramidal tracts run from the cerebral cortex down the brain

Individuals with high-functioning cerebral palsy can generally go about their everyday lives with a great deal of independence. This is because their motor impairments don’t