When is a child ready to drive a powered wheelchair?
The issue of when your child might be ready to try out a powered wheelchair needs to be carefully discussed with everyone involved with your child, including family, therapists and teachers. There is no way to definitely tell whether a child has the skills to operate a powered wheelchair safely unless the child actually tries out the wheelchair. But, when all of the aspects listed here have been considered by your child’s therapist/s, it is more likely that your child will have the necessary skills to move on their own in a power wheelchair with practice and training in a safe environment. Before a powered wheelchair can be trialled, the following may need to occur: • A seating assessment to ensure that your child is adequately supported. If your child has to put all their energy into maintaining their sitting balance, it will be too hard to learn to drive. • A medical information form may need to be filled in by your child’s doctor. This may include information on your child’s eyesigh
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