Redbridge SERC

Ataxic cerebral palsy

Description

Children with ataxic cerebral palsy look very unsteady and shaky due to low muscle tone and poor coordination.

Affected persons walk unsteadily with a wide based gait, placing their feet unusually far apart.

Shakiness can increase when completing fine motor tasks.

Children with ataxic cerebral palsy may take longer than other children to complete tasks.

This form affects about 5-10 percent of the children diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

Fact sheets

Training / Help

SEaTSS can support students with this condition.

To refer to SEATSS please use this link:

https://eforms.redbridge.gov.uk/single-point-of-access-referral-form-for-education-support/

Videos

Screenshot for video: Tomcat adapted trikes

Tomcat adapted trikes

Tomcat Trikes in action

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Cerebral Palsy: Diagnosis & Treatment : About Ataxic Cerebral Palsy

Ataxic cerebral palsy only affects 10 percent of those diagnosed with this condition, and it results in severely uncoordinated movements

Lesson Resources

KS1 & KS2 SCOPE Resource Pack ‘Imagine the difference’

Imagine the difference is a highly recommended resource for use in Schools and Colleges.

It contains lesson plans and resources to help promote the history of people with Cerebral Palsy.

Learning Aids

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Illustrations

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the observable characteristics Ataxic cerebral palsy?

    Students with ataxic cerebral palsy experience a difficulty in keeping their limbs steady, called dysmetria.

    They can have an "intention tremor'', the tremor gets worse as the person's hand gets closer to the object they are trying to reach.

    Tremors also occur when an Ataxic cerebral palsy sufferer attempts actions requiring specific muscle control, such as writing.

    Difficulties with motor skills become much more pronounced the longer the person with ataxic cerebral palsy attempts motor specific tasks.

    Difficulties maintaining balance. Since balance is impaired, people with Ataxic cerebral palsy often walk with an ungainly gait, and can appear to stagger.

    Ataxic cerebral palsy affects the entire body rather than just certain limbs or muscle groups.

    The muscles of the face can be affected as well.

    The most common facial ataxic symptoms are jerky speech patterns and abnormal eye movements called nystagmus.

  • What does Ataxia mean?
    • Ataxic means poor coordination.
    • Different forms of the word ataxia are used to describe several disorders involving poor coordination.
    • Ataxic cerebral palsy is not genetically passed from parent to child.
  • How can I support a student who dribbles?

    http://www.scope.org.uk/help-and-information/cerebral-palsy-and/drooling-and-cerebral-palsy

    has specific advice relating to children with cerebral palsy.

  • What is Paraplegia?

    Paraplegia indicates lower limbs are affected by Cerebral Palsy.

  • What is Diplegia?

    Diplegia indicates the Cerebral Palsy has a major involvement of lower limbs and minor involvement of upper limbs.

  • What is Quadriplegia?

    Quadriplegia indicates all four limbs are affected by Cerebral Palsy.

  • What is Monoplegia?

    Monoplegia indicates the Cerebral Palsy impacts one limb only.

Family Resources

Whizz Kids

Website: 
http://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/
Description

Whizz-Kidz is a charity aiming to provide disabled children and young customised mobility equipment, training, advice and life skills.

This Charity provides equipment to children that is not available on the NHS. They also run Wheelchair training courses/ Mobility centres in Dagenham and Havering.

Contact a family

Website: 
http://www.cafamily.org.uk/
Description

A UK wide charity providing advice, information and support to parents of all disabled children.