Case Study: How a Secure Wheelchair Helped a Young Girl Engage Fully at Her Day Center

CEREBRAL PALSY   |   INDEPENDENT SITTING   |   RURAL ACCESS   |   DAY CENTER PARTICIPATION

Clinical Snapshot
Client Presentation		Device Configuration
Diagnosis:	Cerebral Palsy (required physical support to sit upright)	Product:	Cub Wheelchair
GMFCS Level:	5	Setup Time:	2 hours
Baseline Function:	Unable to maintain an upright seated position independently	Accessories Used:	Tray, All Terrain wheel, full PSD set
Setting:	Rural home with grandparents; daily travel to a day center	Key Focus:	Independent, secure upright seating

The Clinical Challenge: Sitting Required Another Person's Hands

Mariam lives with her grandparents in a rural area and travels each day to a day center in a nearby city, where she takes part in activities alongside other children. Before receiving her Cub wheelchair, Mariam could not sit upright on her own , she needed someone to physically hold her steady. That constant need for hands-on support meant her attention, and often a staff member's, went toward staying balanced rather than toward the activities happening around her.

The Intervention: A Seating System Built for Independence

Mariam's Cub wheelchair was configured to hold her in a stable, aligned, upright position without requiring assistance from another person , freeing her, and her caregivers, from the constant task of manual postural support.

Family Perspective

Mariam's grandparents, who have cared for her with steady dedication, now see her not just cared for, but thriving , sitting tall, joining in, and building confidence day by day.

Clinical Features & Functional Benefits

Clinical Challenge: Needing another person to physically hold her upright to sit  →  Cub Feature: Secure, supportive seating system  →  Functional Outcome: Mariam sits independently, without needing hands-on assistance from staff or caregivers

Clinical Challenge: Attention and energy diverted to staying balanced  →  Cub Feature: Properly aligned postural support  →  Functional Outcome: Mariam can focus on activities, peers, and conversations instead of her own posture

Clinical Challenge: Limited independent participation in group activities at the day center  →  Cub Feature: Stable, independent seating configuration  →  Functional Outcome: Growing confidence and fuller, more active participation in day-center activities

Who This Configuration Helps

Children who require significant postural support to sit but do not yet have access to seating that lets them do so independently , particularly in rural settings where caregiver time and specialized support are harder to come by.