Rhys is currently unable to walk unaided, and needs help with all physical activities that most take for granted, including transition from one position to another, getting dressed, brushing his teeth and sitting on a chair. Rhys needs constant physical assistance and has to wear splints in his shoes to keep his feet flat. He has a standing frame, a special chair, a special walker, and a sleep system. All these items are necessary to ensure Rhys can maintain movement in his limbs.

Rhys attends a special needs school, he also attends a specialised group called Stick N Step which provide conductive education. Rhys wishes that some day he could do all the things his big sister or friends do, like run and jump, and playing hide and seek. Rhys would love to be able to kick a football one day.

Whatever the future may hold we know Rhys is going to need ongoing therapy and equipment to help manage the pain and develop him to the best of his ability. We have been told that as Rhys grows, the effect of cp will most likely intensify with the onset of more restricted movement.