Hi Kate,
Do you think your friend would mind contacting me regarding her condition etc as Heather is one of a very few with spinal loss from t1, They honestly didn't know what to expect with her so we are taking one day at a time.
Heather can walk for a limited time and is now getting her first custom made wheel chair PINK of all colours......lol She is very small she weighs in at 12.5kg and is 89cm high.
But what she lacks in body parts she makes up with her mind she is in the top 2% of her class and is very bright.
I think this child is going to go far in her education as she has a never say die attitude.
Heather doesn't see herself as different and is treated like any other child.
We went through a DIVA stage last year when she started school as everyone wanted to help her do things so she just sat back and lapped it all up.
I kicked that in the butt you get nothing in this life for free.

So if there is anyway you could contact your friend and if she has the time. I would love to talk to her about how she coped growing up and her linits if any on what she can do.


Thanks
Kris