tl01
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I have a friend who has a child who has been diagnosed with PPD-NOS. She will be receiving services through the school system including preschool and travel to and from school. They will be picking her up on a school bus. I told her that she needs to research what her daughter will be sitting in while on the bus. They asked if she needs a harness/vest to keep her from getting out of her seat but she doesn't think she needs it b/c she is good at sitting when asked. I'm wondering what type of harness that is. Does anyone know what her options are in such a situation? Can she require they install a car seat for her on the bus? Otherwise there is only a lap belt on the seat. Her daughter is almost three and about 27 lbs. My friend was thinking that she would get her a booster... but clearly that is not an option.
Update: So my friend talked to the transportation coordinator who said that the only thing they do for kids her age is put them on the bus seat with the bus seat belt. She said the children get protection in a crash from the way the seats are the cushion of the seat... I'm assuming she is referring to compartmentalization. Obviously this is not okay for a 26 lbs girl. What can she do to make sure her kid is safe? Does anyone know where I can find documents to show the transportation coordinator?
Update: So my friend talked to the transportation coordinator who said that the only thing they do for kids her age is put them on the bus seat with the bus seat belt. She said the children get protection in a crash from the way the seats are the cushion of the seat... I'm assuming she is referring to compartmentalization. Obviously this is not okay for a 26 lbs girl. What can she do to make sure her kid is safe? Does anyone know where I can find documents to show the transportation coordinator?
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