Which of the following is a common type of cerebral palsy?

Ataxic cerebral palsy is characterized by difficulties with balance and coordination, often resulting in a shaky or unsteady movement. This type of cerebral palsy affects the ability to control muscle movements needed for activities such as walking or reaching for objects. It is one of the more recognized classifications of cerebral palsy, which includes other types such as spastic and dyskinetic forms.

The other classifications listed—neuropathic, myopathic, and choreic—do not specifically correspond to recognized types of cerebral palsy. Neuropathic refers more broadly to conditions affecting the nervous system, myopathic relates to muscle diseases, and choreic refers to movements that are irregular and uncontrolled, often associated with conditions like Huntington’s disease rather than a primary classification of cerebral palsy. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify why ataxic is the correct answer, as it is a widely accepted and clinically identified type of cerebral palsy.