Getting wheels - Wheelchair Prescription for Children with Neuromuscular Conditions with Dr. Sarah-Grace Paguinto

About this episode

Bec Sampson interviews Dr. Sarah-Grace Paguinto about wheelchair prescription for children with neuromuscular conditions and the resources available for parents.

In this episode, host Bec Sampson speaks with occupational therapist and researcher Dr. Sarah-Grace Paguinto. With over a decade of experience at Sydney Children’s Hospital’s Neuromuscular Clinic, Sarah-Grace shares insights from her PhD on creating a psychoeducation resource to support parents through the emotional and practical aspects of wheelchair prescription. Tune in to learn about her parent resource booklet, the importance of early mobility support, and how clinicians can better guide...

People in this episode

Host: Bec Sampson

Guest: Dr. Sarah-Grace Paguinto

Topics covered

• wheelchair prescription
• neuromuscular conditions
• occupational therapy
• parent support
• early mobility

Keywords

• wheelchair
• neuromuscular
• occupational therapy
• parent resource
• mobility support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sydney Children’s Hospital

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