My son's disability was totally invisible until he was 11 and developed scoliosis which required bracing. His hypotonia was mild and I had no idea that he would be more at risk for scoliosis because of the hypotonia. He could hide the first two braces he wore underneath his clothes but the one he has been wearing for the last year is more painful and makes it harder for him to walk or stand or even sit for long periods. It is too hard to go anywhere so we stay home. The isolation is very difficult. The anxiety and sleep deprivation is very hard. I pray every day that the brace will work and he will be able to stop wearing it. We have an appointment soon.