Case Study

You have a new child, Leon, joining your setting who uses a wheelchair. You have not had a child using a wheelchair in your setting before. You have a meeting soon with the child’s parent who is anxious to know if his son is going to be able to enjoy and participate fully in the life of the setting.
- What might be the barriers to Leon’s participation at your setting?
- What could you do to overcome them?
- What will you say to Leon’s father at the meeting?
- How will you provide ongoing support to Leon and his father after the meeting?
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