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In this image one of the boys is wearing a helmet.

A person may wear a helmet for a number of reasons; if they are prone to epileptic fits and therefore likely to fall it may be worn throughout the day however, it can just be worn when outside or moving around independently. Helmets are sometimes worn by young children due to the immaturity and shape of their skull and are worn 24 hours a day until the shape is corrected and the skull is stronger. Children with specific types of cerebral palsy (ataxic and athetoid) may also wear this type of protective head gear.

You can see a photograph of a young girl wearing a helmet at: www.ncype.org.uk