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wagon or large stroller?

Posted by bria @bria, Sep 12, 2022

We will be bringing our 7 year old autistic son to Rochester Mayo Clinic in a few weeks. I'm hoping to rent a wagon or large stroller to help get him around to the multiple appointments. I know wheelchairs are available but I'm thinking if I can borrow/rent a wagon I can bring his favorite books, sensory tools, and possibly a blanket as a safe little mobile sensory space. Any ideas? Thanks!

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 12, 2022

@bria, I might start with contacting the Concierge Services at Mayo Clinic.
It's a free service and they answer all sorts of questions regarding your time at Mayo Clinic, like where to get a wagon and activities you can do. See all the ways you can contact them here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/minnesota/concierge-services

I'm also bringing in @mitzi3 @alexisdewilde and @ihatediabetes into this discussion. I bet they will have more ideas.
Also see these related discussions that have some tips that may be useful for you:
- How do I convince my child with autism to wear a face mask? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/face-masks/
- Preparing for medical appointment with a teen with autism and anxiety https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/looking-for-tips-for-attending-with-a-teen-with-autism-and-anxiety/

Bria, will you be in Rochester for a few days?

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bria | @bria | Sep 12, 2022
In reply to @colleenyoung "@bria, I might start with contacting the Concierge Services at Mayo Clinic. It's a free service..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

@bria, I might start with contacting the Concierge Services at Mayo Clinic.
It's a free service and they answer all sorts of questions regarding your time at Mayo Clinic, like where to get a wagon and activities you can do. See all the ways you can contact them here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/minnesota/concierge-services

I'm also bringing in @mitzi3 @alexisdewilde and @ihatediabetes into this discussion. I bet they will have more ideas.
Also see these related discussions that have some tips that may be useful for you:
- How do I convince my child with autism to wear a face mask? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/face-masks/
- Preparing for medical appointment with a teen with autism and anxiety https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/looking-for-tips-for-attending-with-a-teen-with-autism-and-anxiety/

Bria, will you be in Rochester for a few days?

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Thank you so much! Will definitely check these out. Yes, we will in town for 1 week.

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