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How many spinal cord injuries occur in the US annually?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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What is the major cause of spinal cord injuries to children?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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What role do car seats play in pediatric spinal cord injuries?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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What are the common struggles parents face after a child's spinal cord injury?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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What's the most important thing for parents to do after a child is diagnosed with a spinal cord injury?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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How can a parent find a facility that specializes in pediatric spinal-cord injury rehabilitation?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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How can parents find "early intervention" programs for children 0-5 with spinal cord injuries?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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What is the Shriners Hospital approach to pediatric rehabilitation?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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Why is it important for children with spinal cord injuries to set their own rehabilitation goals?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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What can parents do to encourage their child’s rehabilitation progress?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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What happens when parents focus on the hope that their child will walk again?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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How do spinal cord injuries to children age 0-5 affect their development?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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How do spinal cord injuries to children age 5-9 affect their development?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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How do spinal cord injuries to children 6-12 affect their development?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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What is the definition of "developmental milestones"?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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What are the "developmental milestones" for young children 0-5?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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What are the "developmental milestones" for school-age children 6-12?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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What are the "developmental milestones" for teenagers 13-18?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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What's the most important thing for parents of children with spinal cord injuries to know?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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How do parents find the right adaptive equipment for a child with a spinal cord injury?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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How does adaptive equipment help the development of children 0-5 with spinal cord injuries?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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When should a child with a spinal cord injury return to school?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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How can parents help their young child with a spinal cord injury get play experience?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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How can parents help children with spinal cord injuries participate in social activities?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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Why are sports important for children with spinal cord injuries?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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How can parents find wheelchair sports activities?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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Is there a tendency for parents to be overprotective?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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Is depression more common among children with spinal cord injuries?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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What are the signs of depression that parents should know?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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What are the best ways to prevent depression?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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Do children with spinal cord injuries frequently go to college?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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How can parents help their child with a spinal cord injury make the transition to adulthood?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago
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Do children with spinal cord injuries grow up to marry and raise families?

Sara Klaas, MSW
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Service, Shriners Hospital for Children–Chicago