Cooper Roberts, a boy paralyzed in the Highland Park parade shooting, is expected to rejoin his twin in school after therapy, his family said.
"This is a huge motivation for Cooper as he is excited to return to the classroom and see his friends," the boy's family said.
In the meantime, Cooper will be transported back to Comer Children's Hospital this week via ambulance so surgeons can check on his healing from previous surgeries, including a heart graft and esophageal tear repairs, his family said. Cooper is currently going through occupational therapy at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and Comer Children's Hospital, his family said. The lab was not able to determine the full extent of his injuries due to continued swelling, but his working regaining strength and mobility.
Cooper's family said he is also experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, including flashbacks that disrupt his sleep. He and his brother, Luke, are going through private counseling and other mental health services for emotional and psychological trauma.
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