Which оf the fоllоwing represents а benefit of аppropriаte upright positioning, for example, when using a stander?
Susаn is а 6 yeаr оld girl whо was recently diagnоsed with SMA Type II. She does not have access to disease-modifying treatments, like Spinraza or Zolgensma. She has been receiving outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy in her childhood beginning around 18 months. The child also receives these services within the school setting. Susan is in Kindergarten this year. At her IEP meeting, her parents expressed that she seems very tired in the evenings when she arrives home. They note that this is impacting their ability to go in to the community in the evenings to attend local sporting events. [Susan’s dad coaches one of the local high school girls’ basketball teams.] The child’s mother indicates they anticipated fatigue would be a problem for her, but her parents thought at this point in the school year that she would have adapted to the increased energy needed during the school day. Additionally, the child’s parents are concerned that because she is so fatigued, she may be immunocompromised, which could lead to illness. As a result, her mother has been spending increased time at home with Susan to prevent illness. Susan’s mother stays home from work approximately 3 days per month to care for Susan. Susan lives in a single family, split-level home with her parents and younger sister who is 3 years old and attends a home daycare while her parents work. Which of the following would you recommend for Susan to use in school?