What Is Ataxic CP?

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Most people have heard of cerebral palsy and may have at least a brief understanding of the condition, but few know the classifications of CP. One of the classifications is called ataxic cerebral palsy. This form of the condition results from damage to the cerebellum portion of the brain, which is responsible for balance and coordination, according to CerebralPalsySource.com, and occurs in about 5 to 10 percent of cerebral palsy cases.