Yes, there are five different types of Cerebral Palsy.  The classification depends on the severity of the child's limitations, as well as what parts of their body and brain are affected.  The four types of Cerebral Palsy are Spastic Cerebral Palsy, Athetoid Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy, Ataxic Cerebral Palsy, Hypotonic Cerebral Palsy, and Mixed Cerebral Palsy.

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Q: Are there different types of Cerebral Palsy?

A: Yes, there are five different types of Cerebral Palsy.  The classification depends on the severity of the child's limitations, as well as what parts of their body and brain are affected.  The four types of Cerebral Palsy are Spastic Cerebral Palsy, Athetoid Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy, Ataxic Cerebral Palsy, Hypotonic Cerebral Palsy, and Mixed Cerebral Palsy.


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