Athetoid Cerebral Palsy

This type of Cerebral Palsy largely manifests in the form of fluctuating muscle tone.

Athetoid Cerebral Palsy is caused by damage to specific parts of the brain, namely the basal ganglia and the cerebellum. It is sometimes referred to with further distinction that classifies the condition more specifically, such as:
  • Athetosis - Slow movements of the fingers or the face
  • Dystonia - Slow rotating movements of the torso, arms or legs
  • Chorea - Sudden spasms in fingers and toes
  • Rigidity - Limited movement
  • Dyskinesia - General involuntary movements
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