Several Conn. Families Receive Customized Toy Cars to Help Their Kids with Mobility

Several Conn. families receive customized toy cars to help their kids with mobility

On Saturday, several Connecticut families received custom toy cars to provide their kids with a chance to be independently mobile. “It means a lot,” said Stephanie Fisher whose 1-year-old son Iggy received a car. “All of the challenges that he’s had, it has really taken a village.” The program is a part of the Quinnipiac University’s participation in Go Baby...

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Ride-on cars provide confidence boost for SMA children: Study

Offering children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1 the opportunity to move around on their own using motorized, ride-on cars may boost their confidence, help them connect with others, and make them feel more included, a small study found. “Powered mobility not only facilitates movement but also promotes emotional well-being and social engagement and enhances family interactions,” the researchers wrote. “However, addressing and overcomin…