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Protective gloves called PLAY Hands are designed for children with cerebral palsy (CP) and other developmental disorders who engage in self-injurious hand biting. These gloves offer protection, therapeutic warmth, and sensory feedback to improve function and quality of life.

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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Assistive Technology
  • Pediatric Rehabilitation

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  • Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a primary cause of childhood motor disability, affecting 1.6-2.5 per 1,000 live births globally.
  • A significant percentage of children with CP (23%) rely on assistive technologies.
  • Some children with developmental disabilities exhibit self-injurious behaviors, like finger biting (dermatophagia), alongside therapeutic needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline design considerations for protective gloves and finger coverings for children with developmental disorders.
  • To address self-injurious hand chewing (dermatophagia) while maintaining finger dexterity.
  • To incorporate therapeutic benefits like warmth, sensory feedback, and range of motion.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptualization of "Protecting Little and Adolescent Youth (PLAY) Hands" as a protective handwear solution.
  • Design considerations include cosmetic appeal, therapeutic warmth, tactile sensory feedback, and ease of donning/doffing.
  • Utilizing durable, 3D-printed, biodegradable/bioabsorbable materials like thermoplastics for fabrication.

Main Results:

  • PLAY Hands offer a range of protective iterations, from single-digit orthoses to full glove designs.
  • The design aims to provide protection, therapeutic warmth, sensory stimulation, and maintain range of motion.
  • The intervention focuses on self-mutilating behavior, kinematics, and sensation management.

Conclusions:

  • PLAY Hands are designed to enhance function and quality of life for children with developmental disorders and their families.
  • The gloves provide a cosmetically appealing, protective, and therapeutic solution for hand-biting behaviors.
  • This innovative handwear addresses critical needs in pediatric self-injurious behavior and sensory regulation.