Cerebral Palsy

Question 1

Spastic CP

Answer 1

1. Most common type of CP
2. Motor cortex damage
3. Hypertonic and stiff muscles

Question 2

Ataxic CP

Answer 2

1. Cerebellum damage
2. Low muscle tone, shaky movements
3. Problems with coordination and balance

Question 3

Dyskinetic CP

Answer 3

1. Damage to basal ganglia
2. Muscle tone either too tight or too loose
3. Involuntary movements

Question 4

Mixed CP

Answer 4

Combination of CP times, symptoms vary based on site of damage

Question 5

Diplegia

Answer 5

both legs affected

Question 6

Quadriplegia

Answer 6

both arms and legs affected

Question 7

Hemiplegia

Answer 7

one side of body affected

Question 8

Athetoid Cerebral Palsy