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Still Ambulatory but struggling...what can we do to help our son?

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Still Ambulatory but struggling...what can we do to help our son?

I am new at this discussion thing. I hope I'm doing this right. I'm seeking help for how to move forward. I feel so overwhelmed and would appreciate insight on what we need and how to proceed. Our DMD child, Thomas, is almost 9 years old. He has lost most of his quad strength and needs help rising from the floor just about every time. I'm upset by how much strength he has lost. Would a lift help to get him up off the floor. Is it time for us to get a handicap accessible van? Where do I…See More

Nov 22, 2010

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About my family:: married, 2 boys, oldest has DMD.

Name(s) of child(ren)/individual(s) with Duchenne:: Thomas Jay Canter

Age(s) of child(ren)/individual(s) with Duchenne:: 7-12

City and State:: Ozark, MO

Country:: USA

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At 11:10am on June 30, 2009, Anthony Stoops said…: Debra,

It was great to meet you in Atlanta. Let's make sure and keep in touch and plan to get our families together sometime this summer. We come down to Truman Lake for the weekends every couple of weeks. I hope your trip home was safe and good.

Anthony and Michelle Stoops