Mobility

When our son walks in unfamiliar places like sidewalks and stores he prefers to use his ID cane it helps him identify bumps and ramps. It has made him more independent and we have seen a big difference in even speed of his walking. It's a big difference on my body as well he would always lean on me to walk with him which was ok until he got so big.I wish that people one would not stare (he can see you) ask us we will tell you why he uses it and two move out of the way when he's coming. He has tripped a few people with it. Lol. He still has trouble with remembering to stop and look both ways or if he does stop by the time he thinks it's ok to go something may be coming. So people who drive be aware when you see a white cane and slow down. He won't be walking anywhere on his own yet but really wants to be able to walk to Nanas and Papas by himself so practice practice practice. Nan might have to stand at one corner and mom the other but someday he'll do it. He has Orientation and Mobility class at school which helps him with these skills.  It's so important to us to have him as independent as possible for him. We also have a wheelchair for him for long trips eg:amusement parks ect but I do use it in malls too. I do all the lugging of bags, coats, purse and the kids, so its easier for all parties for him to be in the chair. That way my hands are free for other things and he's safe sitting, his sister even gets rides on his lap if she's tired out too.  What people dont understand is how it effects the caregivers body when the lugging and leaning is up to them. Even going to doctors appointments are exhausting for the caregiver, mind, body and soul. I wouldn't change anything about our son but we do use mobility devices to help with the day to day tasks that come up. So when you see a person with a cane or any device and you think maybe they dont look like they need it just be aware they wouldn't have it if they didn't need it in some way to make life easier. 💜