Tracy - posted on 12/14/2010 ( 7 moms have responded )
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Has anyone purchased a stroller for your autistic child? My daughter is almost 5 yrs old and it is beneficial for us to have her in a stroller when we go place for several reasons, but she is outgrowing the stroller we currently own ( a graco). Does anyone have suggestions for a stroller for a 5 yr old? Thanks so much.
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Melissa - posted on 12/18/2010
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My son still uses the stroller I got for him when he was a year old. It's a Maclaren Techno XT. It holds kids up to 55lbs, though I think my daughter is 60+lbs and she still sits in it sometimes with no problems. It has held up great and folds up way smaller than most full-size strollers.
Tracy - posted on 12/17/2010
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Tina...do they have regular strollers but able to support a 5year old +....or are they more medical looking?
I am looking for just a regular type stroller.
Tina - posted on 12/17/2010
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A lot of insurances/state medicaid will cover these special strollers. I just went to my local medical equipment dealer and they fitted her and took care of getting it covered by our insurance. Good luck!
Michelle - posted on 12/15/2010
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i hv a 3 yr old the size of a 5yr old hv n the same issue!
Cindy - posted on 12/14/2010
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Our son is 10 years old and his insurance paid for a special need stroller for him. We got it last year and its a huge help especially when we go to Disney World..
Tracy - posted on 12/14/2010
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Thanks I will look into it...
Sheila - posted on 12/14/2010
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Hi Tracy,
A special needs stroller (for children/adults to about 100lbs can be purchased through specialty shops...Flaghouse is a company that deals with equipment like strollers for older children/adults.
As well, Fisher price had this GREAT two seater wagon...it had a capacity for up to 150 pounds. The seats had straps/seatbelts. When I taught in a special needs class, we had two of these wagons that we would take out with us...they retailed at $200 Canadian. I believe the wagon was called The Explorer...but I could be wrong. It handled beautifully, and was very easy to manage. good wheels.
I purchased ours from Toys R Us, but have not seen one in the stores for a couple of years...might just be the retailer we have.
So, if the larger strollers (that can run well over $750 Canadian) are too expensive, look into this wagon (if you can find it). Like I said, it was great (wheels collapsed in, like a stroller....so, it was pretty transportable)
Good luck,
Sheila
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