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Owen in a Kids Rock wheelchair

new wheelchair!

by jennifer on 17. Feb, 2008 in equipment, seating, switch use, wheelchair

Several days ago, Owen was kitted out with a demo wheelchair – the same one I discussed earlier in this blog. It’s called a Kids Rock dynamic wheelchair, and has a special spring-like action that engages when Owen becomes spastic or reflexive. If he thrusts (straightens at the hips while sitting), the hinge between the [...]

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‘Kids Rock’ dynamic wheelchair

by jennifer on 24. Jan, 2008 in equipment, seating, wheelchair

Here’s the website for the wheelchair described in the previous post, in case fetching the youtube video is too slow for your connection: http://www.kidsupco.com

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back on track

by jennifer on 24. Jan, 2008 in equipment, medical, seating, wheelchair

It seems Owen’s increased tone was in fact due to the clonazepam withdrawal. He’s back on his previous dose (after consultation with his physician) and almost instantly, he returned to his old self. What a relief! I feel much more confident about the quality of his communication assessment next week – he’ll likely be in [...]

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