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Pediatric Special Needs Car Seats and Adapted Strollers

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1.  When do you use an adapted car seat? When the child has postural support to sit safely in a vehicle seat When riding in a wheelchair is a safer alternative When a child requires postural support to sit safely in a car When they still fit in an standard car seat

2.  Why would you stop using an adapted car seat? There is a recall. It is past the expiration date. It has been in an automobile accident. All of the above

3.  What is most important to consider when choosing an adapted stroller for a child? Is it a primary or secondary system for the child Color Convenience for the family Type of upholstery

4.  What is important to include during your evaluation? Size of user and growth potential Functional status Transfer status All of the above

5.  What is essential to include in a letter of medical necessity? Why what they have and/or what is commercially available does not meet their needs Why family wants the device Why the child likes the device Why it would be more convenient for the family