Re: Re:CI, poor balance & kindergarden.. need a helmet?

July 22, 2007

Hi . Nice to hear from you.

Like everyone else, 's balance was an issue and continues to be

still. She used a frame to maintain balance and was great for independence

until age 3-1/2, then she too had s drunken walk but still needs hand

held in streets (partly vision, partly balance and the UK uneven

pavements). We have never had a helmet for her except for cycling which I

am convinced is likely to compromise sound reception as the microphone is

under the helmet. I have heard of people cutting a hole in the helmet to

accomodate the implant but the length of time J is using that helmet does

not justify this.

is has a good point about 1:1 in educational settings. J has had one

since she was 2 and still does. Has had a statement of educational

needs? Is 1:1 included? Of course I am not familiar with the processes in

S Ireland, but make sure all angles are covered to ensure he can access the

curriculum and that health and safety is maximised. Good 1:1s know when to

hang back and alow the child to be among their peers and explore

independence and when to be on hand to enable.

Good luck in your search.

>

> Ethan has a CI and poor balance. He uses a walker at school when

> traveling from room to room so that helps with keeping his balance with

> giving him his independence. He does like to walk alone too within the

> classroom, but someone is always close by. He doesn't wear a helmet except

> to ride his bike. At school, they got him a soft helmet. Maybe they cut a

> hole for where the CI is on his head?

>

> Jody - mom to Ethan (ChARGE) and

>

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