{"id":122461,"date":"2021-01-13T08:29:15","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T12:29:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=122461"},"modified":"2021-01-13T08:29:15","modified_gmt":"2021-01-13T12:29:15","slug":"ataxic-cp-how-to-help-your-childs-balance-and-coordination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/ataxic-cp-how-to-help-your-childs-balance-and-coordination\/","title":{"rendered":"Ataxic CP: How to Help Your Child’s Balance and Coordination"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ataxia is a relatively rare form of cerebral palsy that negatively affects the balance and coordination of sufferers. Children with ataxia often struggle with this lack of coordination while attempting to perform voluntary movements like walking or using their hands to place an object on a flat surface. This struggle results from the interruption in muscle control experienced by children who suffer from ataxia.<\/p>

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Signs and Symptoms<\/h2>\n

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Your doctor will evaluate your child to determine which type of cerebral palsy they have, and the symptoms they will experience will depend on the diagnosis. A complete list of symptoms common to children who suffer from ataxic cerebral palsy include:<\/p>\n