- Age: 8
- Media use at home – Type: Tablet, Smartphone
- Media use at home – Frequency: ★★★★★
- Current use assistive technology: Tablet
- Diagnose: Absent limb/reduced limb function
Conner was born with a simple transverse reduction defect of the upper limb. which means that apart from missing his left hand, there are no multiple malformations, chromosomal defects or syndromes. He is a happy child who loves to play video games on his own tablet.
Capacities to support
Because of his handicap, Conner has problems with his Lateralization. This affects his Manipulative coordination
Advice for Assistive Technology:
Missing a hand obviously makes it difficult to perform tasks that require 2 hands. (Keyboard/mouse control, closing jacket, cutting paper, opening boxes, …)
Advice for Assistive Technology:
Missing a hand obviously makes it difficult to perform tasks that require 2 hands. (Keyboard/mouse control, closing jacket, cutting paper, opening boxes, …)
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Connor, more often suffers from irritation and mood swings. He says he is often angry when others keep talking to him about his hand.
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