Susan,
What is your definition of severe?  Alex is 4.5yrs old.  Has spastic quad
CP.  Was on Gtube for 2.5 years and has other medical problems.  He can
crawl ( bunny hop), feed himself but not any other self care.  I don't
consider him  severe by any means but that's me.
Joanne
Joanne
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From: Susan Attermeier <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Friday, September 24, 1999 1:00 PM
Subject: RESEARCH PROJECT


>Hi!
>
>I am a pediatric physical therapist and have gained a lot of insight by
>being on this email list.  Now I have a question for you - For my
>doctoral dissertation I am interviewing parents of 5-year old children
>with severe cerebral palsy, collecting information on the mobility
>skills of the children and quality of life for children and families.
>Is there any way to set up a way for parents on this list to email me if
>they would like to participate?  The telephone interview lasts about 30
>minutes, and the family receives $20 for participating.  There is such a
>great need for accurate information in this area, and parents are the
>obvious best source.  Can somebody out there give me some guidance as to
>how to proceed?
>