An 8-year-old child diagnosed with cerebral palsy independently walks with bilateral forearm crutches indoors at all times and independently propels a manual wheelchair for long distances outside. He sits in a chair with minimal trunk support at school but is unable to hop, jump, or run. Which of the following Gross Motor Function Classification System levels best describes this child's cerebral palsy?

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This child is unable to walk without his assistive device, requires minimal seating modifications, but yet is independent with walking with an assistive device and propelling his own wheelchair versus being pushed by someone else. Table 7.8 illustrates the various motor abilities of children diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

An 8-Year-Old Child Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy Independently Walks with Bilateral