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Paralysis and Spinal Cord Injury Medical Expert Interviews

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Dawn Sheaffer, MSW Read Bio

Social Worker/Director of Social Services, Shriners Hospital for Children, Philadelphia

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What's the best advice for family members who are primary caregivers of a child with a spinal cord injury?
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What's important for parents to remember about a child growing up with a spinal cord injury?
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What is the best advice for parents of teenagers with a spinal cord injury?
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What is the adjustment process for a child with a spinal cord injury?
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What makes for a good adjustment to life in a wheelchair for a child with a spinal cord injury?
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What is important to look for in a rehab program for children with spinal cord injury?
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What's the best way to set up a continuing rehab program for a child growing up with a spinal cord injury?
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What factors are important in choosing an outside caregiver for a child with a spinal cord injury?
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What is the best way for a parent to develop a trusting relationship with their child's caregiver?
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How can children with spinal cord injury take control over their own caregiving needs?
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What are the elements of a discharge plan for a child with a spinal cord injury?
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What factors determine when a child with a spinal cord injury is ready to leave the hospital?
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