Why is it that sometime when children with physical disability can walk with assistian?

Question

Then when they reach teenage years they they decided on using a wheelchair?
Is this giving the message of a child been more excepted if he or she walks with thier hands holding a walker then wheeling with hands free

Answer 1

No. Here's what is going on. There is an unfortunate mindset among rehabilitation workers to push anyone with a mobility impairment to use a walker, crutches, etc. instead of a wheelchair. Ther'es no medical reason for this--and it desn't reduce the "visibility" of the disability (thus leading to greater "acceptance"). This is a leftover from decades pst when it was believed this would somehow"make the person stronger," among other things.

Now, the only time you see much of this is when the use of a walker,etc. is forced on a child and the parents are intimidated into accepting this abuse as "in the child's best interests." When the child is old enough to speak for themselves, naturally they reject this nonsense and choose to use a wheelchair.

Answer 2

I know a woman who has been physically disabled all her life. When she was a child/teenager, she used crutches, but she fell really often and that was not good for her, so eventually she opted for a wheelchair. She can still stand and walk with assistance, but she prefers using the wheelchair most of the time to prevent falling so much. She also likes being able to use her hands more now than when she used crutches.

Another reason why people do this is that some disabilities get worse with time and sometimes people are strong and fit enough to walk for some years, but as they get older and weaker or their condition gets worse, they can't do that as much anymore. Then there are conditions, like mine, that change all the time. There are good days/weeks and bad ones too. My condition varies from being almost problem-free for a few days per year to being in so much pain & having so stiff joints that I can't stand/walk much.

Answer 3

I can walk, but I use a scooter. I walked with pain for about ten years before I decided to use the scooter. When I found myself saying no I don't want to do things because I was going to get too tired from walking or standing that was when I decided it was stupid to pretend I didn't need more help getting places.

Sometimes I go to the grocery store without my scooter and I dash in and only get a few things because I get tired after going down one or two aisles. So then I get home and I don't have everything I need. Stupid. Pride about being able to walk sometimes gets in the way of accomplishing what I want.

A scooter or a wheelchair is freedom!

The other reason is that some disabilities are not stable. Which means over time what one could do at one time they can't do anymore.

Answer 4

Most of us that are permanently physically disabled end up with elbow,shoulder,hip problems and carpal tunnel some have gastric stapling to control weight.Long term use of crutches causes problems.Thats why many use wheel chairs or power chairs now and again to save our bodies.Sitting is not a good idea,but sometimes there is no choice.

Answer 5

I have a physical disability and I walk...but I know that if I get out of shape..that I might need a cane or some other assistance..It has to do with what kind of disability the person has and how they are managing their condition

Answer 6

My youngest son was a Downs...He walked with assistance, but during the last year of his life, he spent most of the time in a wheelchair.
Doctors never gave a clue about this; it obviously has nothing to do with Downs.

Answer 7

Some disabilites are progressive, so when they are younger and lighter they can walk. As they get older and heavier (especially due to muscle development and increased bone density) they can no longer support their bodies to walk.

Answer 8

i have spaina bifda but i use a wheel chair i can walk some but it hurts