The correct answer is:
Children with normal cognitive ability will plateau in the ambualtory ability around age 8. This boy will not likely make significant improvement in his walking ability, and all of the medical care will be directed at making sure he does not lose ambulatory ability over the next 5-7 years, as he goes through puberty.
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