Which of the following descriptions applied to athetoid cerebral palsy:
A) significant limitations in range of motion. Movement may be slow and jerky.
B) simultaneous contraction of all muscle groups.
C) difficulty balancing and a swaying walk.
D) involuntary movements, including lack of head control, flailing of arms and legs, and writhing.

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Athetoid cerebral palsy is characterized by involuntary movements, which can include a lack of head control, flailing of arms and legs, and writhing motions. This type of cerebral palsy is associated with damage to the basal ganglia in the brain.

Which of the Following Descriptions Applied to Athetoid Cerebral Palsy