Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this single-subject case series study is to determine the effect of modified ride-on car use in natural environments on mobility. Method: Three children younger than 2 years diagnosed with various disabilities participated in this 24-week study using a modified ride-on car in their home and community. Results: All 3 children demonstrated an ability to independently use the modified ride-on car and enjoyed doing so. Two of the 3 children demonstrated clinically significant gains in mobility skills as measured by the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory. Conclusions: Modified ride-on car use is an emerging powered mobility device option for children younger than 2 years. Further research is needed to demonstrate the potential long-term gains of early powered mobility access to young children with disabilities.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 50-56 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Pediatric Physical Therapy |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 01 01 2018 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Copyright 2018 Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Keywords
- assistive technology
- exploration
- mobility