7 year old with Autism....

NannyMom

Well-known member
He's currently in a Regent, but it expires next June. He's on the top slot, with an inch-ish to grow, and this is with the recline bar (because that can make the slots a tad lower). He has a captain's chair in a 2005 Sienna, so space is not an issue. If Mom doesn't want to trust him in a booster yet.... Would you suggest a booster (Monterey?) with 86-Y or a taller special needs seat?
 
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flipper68

Senior Community Member
Without knowing the child's size and behavior/maturity, it's really hard to make a recommendation.

How close to 5 stepping is the child?

What concerns does mom have about the child in a booster. One of my young friends w/autism is a great traveler. Buckle up, hand him a juice cup, and you're good. I know others that are little terrors in the car (scream/kick, pound windows, try to open doors, etc.) or little Houdini's (can get out of any seat, unbuckle, etc.

I would recommend trying the least expensive options 1st: locking the seat belt in a high back booster, an EZ-on Vest or 86-Y. If those don't work, then she could pursue more expensive SN seat options.

Finally, it's been discussed on other threads: obtaining a SN seat through insurance or Medicaid is NOT a short process. She will need documentation and letters of justification of the need for a seat from therapists and doctors. It often takes several attempts and many months to complete the process to obtain durable medical equipment, which is how a SN CR is classified.
 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter
RSTV is working well for the Austistic boy in my area. He is barely verbal, 8 yrs old, and is not booster ready.
 

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