At this age, coordination of movements and fine motor skills are improved. (bebezclub.com)
The symptoms are caused by the degeneration and loss of neurons in the brain, particularly those crucial for the initiation and coordination of movement. (sciencedaily.com)
Image 2: MRI of the brain of a child with cerebral palsy: red arrows show scarring over the central gray matter leading to stiffness and problems in the coordination of movements. (sciencedaily.com)