What type of adaptive seating would be most beneficial for a child with spastic diplegia (cerebral palsy) who has a tendency to "scissor" her legs because of increased extensor muscle tone (primarily in adduction and internal rotation).

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A bolster chair is beneficial for a child with spastic diplegia as it helps to abduct the legs, counteracting the scissoring effect caused by increased extensor muscle tone.

What Type of Adaptive Seating Would Be Most Beneficial for a Child