Normally almost all types of cerebral palsy are characterized by posture, abnormal muscle tone, motor development and coordination or reflexes. The major symptoms of cerebral palsy are - unsteady gait and dysarthria, spasticity. Apart from these symptoms if soft tissues are found with majority of decreased muscle mass is also the symptom of cerebral palsy. These are the only the overview of symptoms for cerebral palsy but generally symptoms for cerebral palsy are based on the individuals who have it.

Secondary symptoms of cerebral palsy are – seizures, speech or communication disorders, vision or hearing impairment, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, and behavioral disorders.