Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) for Cerebral Palsy

Description

The Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) can be used to classify how a child with cerebral palsy handles objects with the hands during daily activities.

The MACS leaflet in multiple languages is available at www.macs.nu.

Objects Handled	Handling Ability	Participation	Need for Help	MACS Level
all or almost all	easily and with success	full	none	I
most	reduced speed or quality	good	a little	II
some	limited and takes effort	fair	some	III
few that are easily managed	difficult	limited	a lot	IV
none	unable	none to very limited	total	V

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Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) for Child with Cerebral Palsy

Purpose: To evaluate how well a child with cerebral palsy uses his or her hands based on the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS).

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