Annemarie is a 4-year-old student with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. She does not have a custom wheelchair, and she slouches in the chair she does use when her teacher attempts to feed her lunch. How would you position Annemarie, so she can eat without choking or loosing food?
A)In a standard chair at a table.
B)In another student's custom wheelchair.
C)In a reclining chair with towels for lateral supports.
D)In a feeder seat with a high back, lateral supports, and an abductor wedge.

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You would position Annemarie in a feeder seat with a high back, lateral supports, and an abductor wedge to position her legs and prevent her from sliding. This position will give Annemarie proper head and trunk support to allow her to eat without choking.

Annemarie Is a 4-Year-Old Student with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy