ataxic cerebral palsy

A cerebral palsy that is caused by damage to the cerebellum, which affects muscle coordination, particularly in the limb. Some individuals suffer from hypotonia, tremors, difficulty with visual and/or auditory processing.

Signs and symptoms

• Broad-based gait
• Cerebellar atrophy
• Dysarthria
• Dysdiadochokinesis
• Cerebral palsy
• Motor delay
• Horizontal nystagmus

Also known as: hypotonic cerebral palsy