Guest guest Posted September 9, 2000 Report Share Posted September 9, 2000 Hi, I posted a few weeks back about my daughter Taryn receiving her helmet and that we were returning to Korea. Well, we made it back and things have finally settled down a bit. I was wondering if anyone lives in the Boise area and are receiving treatment from Dr. Griffiths and/or Sawtooth Orthotics and Prosthetics. We won't be seeing them again but, after reading some of the problems some of you have had, I would like some feedback on them. Also, I have read in some of your posts about children's heads not hardening completely until 2 years. I was told that we would be done with treatment by 1 year since no changes would occur after that. Is this another area where doctors can't agree or were we given wrong information? Once Taryn outgrows this helmet we are done anyway, but I am just curious. I am really glad I found this group, especially since absolutely no one over here is dealing with this. We get all kinds of looks when we are out. Most people think the helmet is for safety reasons. I guess in a way it is, since my daughter now thinks she is invincible with it on!! Anyway, thanks for reading! Andreya and Taryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2000 Report Share Posted September 20, 2000 Andreya: Hi there! I am not in or around Boise, but I just wanted to confirm your guess on the "one year/two year" thing. You're right, it is yet one more thing every doctor seems to have a different opinion on. Many helmet makers claim that no improvement will be seen after the first year, yet many others will start treatment after the first year. Just ask around this place how much improvement you can see in an older baby!! There are quite a few success stories! Good luck to you in Korea! Kendra taryn22000@... wrote: Hi, I posted a few weeks back about my daughter Taryn receiving her helmet and that we were returning to Korea. Well, we made it back and things have finally settled down a bit. I was wondering if anyone lives in the Boise area and are receiving treatment from Dr. Griffiths and/or Sawtooth Orthotics and Prosthetics. We won't be seeing them again but, after reading some of the problems some of you have had, I would like some feedback on them. Also, I have read in some of your posts about children's heads not hardening completely until 2 years. I was told that we would be done with treatment by 1 year since no changes would occur after that. Is this another area where doctors can't agree or were we given wrong information? Once Taryn outgrows this helmet we are done anyway, but I am just curious. I am really glad I found this group, especially since absolutely no one over here is dealing with this. We get all kinds of looks when we are out. Most people think the helmet is for safety reasons. I guess in a way it is, since my daughter now thinks she is invincible with it on!! Anyway, thanks for reading! Andreya and Taryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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