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more_legal_areas cerebral_palsyAtaxic cerebral palsy, the most rare form of cerebral palsy, represents only 5-10% of existing cases. Ataxic cerebral palsy results in low muscle tone, causing limbs to appear floppy and loose. Ataxic cerebral palsy stems from damage to the spinal cord and cerebellum and affects the entire body. Ataxic cerebral palsy is characterized by the effects of interruption in the brain''s center for balance; ataxic cerebral palsy disrupts balance and depth perception, resulting in poor coordination. Individuals who have ataxic cerebral palsy place their feet far apart, walk unsteadily and have difficulty moving precisely.
Ataxic cerebral palsy causes "intention tremors," which begin with voluntary motion and increase dramatically. This effect of ataxic cerebral palsy becomes more pronounced when the individual is trying to hold something small. People with ataxic cerebral palsy take longer to complete tasks due to problems coordinating their movements. Ataxic cerebral palsy especially affects the fine motor skills-writing, for instance, becomes very difficult. Individuals with ataxic cerebral palsy often have trouble reaching for objects, as a result of their affected depth perception. Ataxic cerebral palsy can also cause jerky speech patterns. Ataxic cerebral palsy is the only form of cerebral palsy that worsens as the victim grows older.
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