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Classifications of CP based on type of tonus and distribution of impairments
| Type of tonus approach | Topographical approach | |
|---|---|---|
| Spastic | Monoplegia | Unilateral |
| Ataxic | Hemiplegia | Bilateral |
| Dyskinetic | Diplegia | |
| Dystonic | Triplegia | |
| Choreoathetotic | Quadriplegia | |
Abbreviation: CP, cerebral palsy.
