I think that may be the case.  Maybe PTSD in congenitals comes from
traumatic interactions with parents, therapists, caregivers, etc. I have
no problem being in a chair.  It's people that cause me grief.

It's a thought.

Matt

On Fri, 6 Jul 2001, joanne wrote:

> I wonder if the PTSD with the acquired disabilities is because there is =
> a dramatic change in self image ( to say nothing of attitude prior to =
> acquiring the disability...you know the " I could never live like that" =
> way of thinking) where as with congenital disability your sense of self =
> has never been really challenged because you've never known any =
> different way.
> Joanne
>   ----- Original Message -----=20
>   From: Bobby G. Greer, Ph. D.=20
>   To: [log in to unmask]
>   Sent: Friday, July 06, 2001 12:26 PM
>   Subject: Re: Sensory Integration Problems
>
>
>   Kyle,
>
>       There was an interesting research article of PTSD and physical =
> disability
>   in the last issue of Rehab. Counseling Bulletin. However, they =
> utilized a VA
>   sample and did not include any cases of congenital physical =
> disability. They
>   did, however, find that about one third of the PWD's experience =
> "significant"
>   elements of PTSD.
>
>   Bobby
>