Which type of cerebral palsy is characterized by paralysis on one side of the body, in the legs, or in all four extremities?

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Spastic cerebral palsy (CP) is characterized by increased muscle tone and increased deep tendon reflexes that lead to hemiplegia, diplegia, or quadriplegia.Ataxic CP is characterized by abnormalities in voluntary movements and balance.People with dyskinetic CP experience uncontrolled and continuous involuntary movements in the body because of abnormal muscle tone.Athetoid dyskinetic CP is demonstrated in people with normal intelligence by difficulty in walking, sitting, or speaking clearly.

Which Type of Cerebral Palsy Is Characterized by Paralysis on One