Which of the following is least commonly associated with cerebral palsy?

• A. Spasticity
• B. Involuntary movement
• C. Gait and mobility problems
• D. Enhanced hearing

Answer: (D)

Cerebral palsy primarily affects movement and posture due to brain injury early in development. Spasticity, or increased muscle tone, is a common motor feature in CP, leading to stiff, awkward movements. Involuntary movements can also appear as part of CP, especially types involving dyskinesia or dystonia, reflecting disruptions in motor control circuits. Gait and mobility problems are frequent because motor impairments, tight muscles, and coordination difficulties make walking and daily movement challenging.

Enhanced hearing is not a typical finding in cerebral palsy. Hearing loss can occur in some individuals with CP due to related medical issues, but having unusually heightened or enhanced hearing is not characteristic of CP.