My son got a wheel chair at about that age. I called the insurance company
first and was told it wouldn't be covered since son was ambulatory; but
then I had an OT who presently works in Lancaster, PA write up a lengthy
script for the neccessity for a wheelchair and insurance covered it. My son used
it at school because of fatigue walking down the halls and also on long
outings to the zoo or museum. By high school he got another wheelchair
because of growth and I gave the other one to charity. At present, he refuses to
use this wheelchair and is walking long distances much better although he
gets blisters on feet when overextending himself. My suggestion is to get an
evaluation by an OT who specializes in W/C and once your child gets one,
insurance doesn't seem to refuse another as child ages approximately every 5
years I think. I believe your child would quickly outgrow the jogger
though. By the way, I consider my son with mild CP as well. He's 18 now and I'm
going to see this OT for a driving evaluation because I think he would need
hand controls since he gets spasms in his legs with excitement or fear. So
we're on another adventure.....
Cindy
In a message dated 5/17/2009 12:09:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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Hello=2C=20
I am concerned Mary's (9) right side weakness is showing up more
throughout=
the day as she ages. For instance yesterday she slept well but woke up li=
mping very heavily on her right weak leg=2C this usually only happens at
th=
e end of a stressful day. Are there any good links about the effects of
g=
rowth/stress on a child with mild to moderate CP? To day her limp is
fairl=
y mild but I have noticed it throughout the day for the last year and
befor=
e it was only in the evening. I have also noticed when tired her right
foot=
is turning toe in more. I can't get her walker for while but I am trying =
to get her a used wheel chair or jogging stroller for longer outings.
Thanks=2C
John Runer
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