United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

I've never had to deal with this before so I am coming to others for advice.

Ian started a Homeschool Co-Op (2 actually) and has PE. Is there anything he absolutsly can not do? You know something that would be a huge injury risk to him? He has had great recovery thus far and I haven't really limited him. I did tell them that games where kids are holding hands or that require pulling on his arm would need to be modified... meaning he can only do that with his unaffected arm.

He is also in several other classes and I didn't orginally go into a lot of detail with them about his injury. I didn't think it would matter much. But I wonder if I should at least provide them with the Info for schools sheet just as an FYI.

Any thoughts?

Thanks so much!
Blessings,
Kristie

Kirstie:
we have an info sheet on the website, it is in the awareness section.

however, for years we didn't let juliana hang (poor hand strength coupled with major surgeries). however, we switched docs and the new ones said hanging is good. it took me a few years, but now she hangs. my point: ask your docs.

if he's had good recovery, chances are, there will be no restrictions.

btw, juliana has poor sensation in her affected hand, so she doesn't like anyone to hold that hand (it feels weird), so that is the only thing that we stipulate. it is really for her comfort.

good luck,
claudia

Kristie,

It's best to ask your BPI Specialist if there are any PE restrictions; things that Ian definitely should not do; as each injury is different, restrictions may differ, as well.

As far as providing the other classes with information about Ian's injury, I think it may be best that his teachers are aware, but that you don't want to make a big issue out of it. Think of it as a chance to educate some new people about BPIs.

Peggy