Are There Different Types of Cerebral Palsy?

A: There are 4 types of cerebral palsy. Spastic cerebral palsy is the most common. Spastic cerebral palsy is characterized by stiff muscles and jerky movement. Athetoid cerebral palsy makes a person have involuntary, uncontrolled movements. Ataxic cerebral palsy mainly affects balance and a person's sense of perception. Mixed cerebral palsy is a mixture of 1 or more types.