Convaid Wheelchair

Anybody know of any brands of stroller that are larger than standard (seat etc.) that I could put my 6 year old son in? He is severely Autistic and has poor muscle tone. I desperately need something to go out of town with but can't afford the outrageous prices of the convaid chair or even the maclaren major unless, someone knows where I can buy a used one?

Thank you

Why won't insurance pay for it? Don't you have Medicaid? Its available to disabled kids. Even if he can walk part of the time he would still be eligible for a wheelchair if he has difficulty with distances. Just get his Dr. to write a prescription and submit to insurance.

2008-09-30 15:47:29 by Abby

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My son is 6 and severly autistic. He has quite a few medical problems but, one in particular is poor muscle tone. Back in late 04 early 05 medicaid got him a mighty lite kid kart chair. He has grown quite a bit and hips are just getting too wide for that chair. Back then he was going to therapy and had a Physical Therapist who helped me get it but now, he doesn;t anymore and I am unsure of how to go about this. I know that I definantly would like another stroller and I love the Convaid style but, it is just too expensive for me to buy out of pocket so, I have to go through medicaid. If I get a script form his doctor for the chair that I think will suit him, is there a company anyone know of that will handle the claim and contact medicaid for me? I know there are for adult wheelchairs but, am just unsure of the pediatric strollers. If not is there a place I can get a used one for a discounted price? I checked e-bay, nothing to fit him. Please someone of

Look for someone who does wheelchairs or seating. Those same folks who do adult wheelchairs can help you with pediatric strollers. Ask your pediatrician, or look for a hospital medical supply store. Even if they can't help you directly, they will know who locally does wheelchairs, and thus pediatric strollers. You can even call up that old physical therapist or one through the school -- I'm sure he or she could at least point you toward an equipment company. Also, don't hesitate to call up the physical therapist at school to see if someone might be outgrowing one they would donate. We've donated all of our outgrown equipment to others. Good luck!

2008-07-16 18:36:48 by Tel

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