- Age: 13
- Media use at home – Type: Tablet
- Media use at home – Frequency: ★★★★★
- Current use assistive technology: Tablet
- Diagnose: Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Gilbert was born with muscular dystrophy. He can no longer walk, but he still controls his upper limbs. It has a manual wheelchair to get around. He loves to play video games and listen to music like any boy his age.
Capacities to support
Gilbert uses the manual wheelchair to get around. He needs help moving to bed or couch.
Advice for Assistive Technology:
The strength of the upper limbs has been decreasing, and it is very difficult to lift them against gravity. He is still able to perform tasks such as eating or using the tablet with well supported members.
Advice for Assistive Technology: