Cerebral Palsy Types
Cerebral palsy is a disorder that refers to a group of conditions that influence movement and posture control. There are three common types of cerebral palsy, although it is important to recognize that some individuals may have symptoms of more than one type. The condition of having more than one type of cerebral palsy is referred to as mixed cerebral palsy. The other three types of cerebral palsy are spastic cerebral palsy, athetoid or dyskinetic cerebral palsy, and ataxic cerebral palsy.
Among individuals afflicted with cerebral palsy, 30% suffer from spastic cerebral palsy in combination with one of the other three common types. In addition to these variations of the disorder, there are a number of other minor types of cerebral palsy that are rarer and lesser known. However, all children with cerebral palsy suffer from damage to the area of the brain that determines muscle tone, resulting in any number of movement disorders.
Regardless of the type of cerebral palsy your child may suffer from, it is a disorder that has long-lasting and debilitating effects. It is important to have a team of professionals working on your side to provide the attention and care your family deserves. If your child suffers from any form of cerebral palsy, speak to an experienced cerebral trail lawyer at Snyder & Snyder about the legal options you have as a parent and caregiver.
