Your 8-year-old patient David has a diagnosis of seizure disorder with cognitive disability and cortical blindness. What type of wheelchair will be recommended for David?
A)A manual wheelchair with a custom back, seat, and postural supports fitted to David.
B)An electric wheelchair with joystick controls; a custom back, seat, and postural supports fitted to David.
C)An electric wheelchair with head controls; a custom, back, seat, and postural supports fitted to David.
D)A manual wheelchair with a standard design, a gel cushion, and a clamp on lateral supports.

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A manual wheelchair with a custom back, seat, and postural supports fitted to David would be recommended. David has a history of a seizure disorder, which will affect his postural control, so he will require custom seating. Since he has cortical blindness and a cognitive disability, it is unlikely that David will be able to learn how to steer an electric wheelchair at his age, therefore a manual wheelchair is appropriate.

Your 8-Year-Old Patient David Has a Diagnosis of Seizure Disorder