Ataxic Cerebral Palsy is caused by damage to the cerebellum, the part of the human brain that deals with balance and coordination. It will commonly manifest itself as a tremor and affect fine motor skills making people clumsy, but it can also affect muscle tone and eye movements.  It is typically considered to be the least debilitating form of Cerebral Palsy. 
 
Ataxic Cerebral Palsy is typically congenital, meaning it is caused by developmental errors, but in some cases it can be caused by meningitis or head trauma.
 
As with all forms of Cerebral Palsy there is no ‘cure’, however there are treatments available that can limit the negative effects of this condition.

The Cerebellum