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I am on my computer now where it's easier to type! There are so many levels to limb difference and so much that makes a difference. There are kids with just a few missing or short fingers, that really are not disabled by it all except maybe in playing preschool finger rymes! LOL, most kids missing a hand fingure out pretty much everything too. A single leg missing below the knee is not hard to deal with, but missing both or missing a knee or two is harder. It also changes things if both arms are involved. There are children missing all four limbs as well. Both of my children have three limbs involved. My dd has had surgery on her hand and on both legs. She likely will have more on her hand and on one leg. She has a wheelchair for back up and next year will have two pairs of prosthetic legs, one for regular walking and stuff and one for dancing on Pointe. Later she hopes to get running legs as well, one year when she was younger she had a pair of wading legs that could go in water. My son has no legs at all and no left arm at all. He will always need wheelchairs. Both children will someday live alone and be able to completely care for themselves. My son will need a wheelchair accesable home and things arranged for him and a very specialized car. My daughter may need some things special, but not nearly as much. Anyway, feel free to ask any questions!
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