Mary Is a 12-Year-Old Student with a C4 Spinal Cord

Multiple Choice

Mary is a 12-year-old student with a C4 spinal cord injury. She has normal cognitive function, vision, and hearing, plus head movement. What type of wheelchair do you expect Mary would be able to use independently?

A) A manual wheelchair with postural supports, a custom seat, and push knobs on the wheels.
B) An electric wheelchair with postural supports, a custom seat, and joystick controls.
C) A manual wheelchair with a custom seat and padded wheelchair rims.
D) An electric wheelchair with postural supports, a custom seat, and a head control.