There are four main types of CP:

• Spastic Cerebral Palsy.
• Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy (also includes athetoid, choreoathetoid, and dystonic cerebral palsies)
• Ataxic Cerebral Palsy.
• Mixed Cerebral Palsy.
• In a Baby Younger Than 6 Months of Age.
• In a Baby Older Than 6 Months of Age.
• In a Baby Older Than 10 Months of Age.

What are the 3 main types of cerebral palsy?

There are several different types of cerebral palsy — spastic, ataxic, athetoid, hypotonic, and mixed cerebral palsy. These conditions are classified based on mobility limitations and affected body parts. Each type can vary in severity, symptoms, and treatment.

How long can you live with cerebral palsy?

Generally, children born with cerebral palsy can expect to live between 30 and 70 years on average. Those with the longest life expectancies usually have more mobility, better medical care and adaptive equipment and greater autonomy and independence. There is no cure for cerebral palsy and the condition lasts for life.

What is the main cause of cerebral palsy?

Cerebral palsy is caused by damage or abnormal development in the parts of the brain that control movement. These events can happen before, during, or shortly after birth or in the first few years of life, when the brain is still developing.

How do I know if my child has cerebral palsy?

poor muscle tone in a baby’s limbs, resulting in heavy or floppy arms and legs. stiffness in a baby’s joints or muscles, or uncontrolled movement in a baby’s arms or legs. difficulty coordinating body movements, including grasping and clapping. a delay in meeting milestones, such as rolling over, crawling, and walking.

What causes cerebral palsy?

Cerebral palsy is caused by damage or abnormal development in the parts of the brain that control movement. These events can happen before, during, or shortly after birth or in the first few years of life, when the brain is still developing. In many cases the exact cause of cerebral palsy is not known.