Spastic cerebral Palsy

Appears in about 75% of those afflicted
Most notable symptoms are rigidity of limbs with varying range of motion. Spasticity manifests itself as stiff and jerky and can be further sub-divided by the extent to which the body is affected.

Hemiplegia

Both limbs on one side of the body are affected
Diplegia: Both legs are affected, the arms are usually not affected or only mildly spastic
Quadriplegia: all four limbs are affected to varying degrees

Athetoid

Also known as dyskinetic or dystonic cerebral palsy is found to affect about 20% of cases. The condition symptoms manifest in unintended movements and wriggles. Those afflicted usually possess good intelligence and awareness.

Ataxic Cerebral Palsy

This is the least common type of cerebral palsy, affecting about 5% of the CP afflicted population. Symptoms are less apparent for ataxic CP compared to Athetioid and Spastic forms of the condition. Symptoms include difficulty with spatial awareness, difficulty negotiating balance accompanied with shaky and unsteady movement.

Mixed Cerebral Palsy

Represents those who are afflicted with more than one form of the condition