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  • Pediatric rehabilitation engineering
  • Developmental pediatrics
  • Assistive technology

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  • Young children with mobility limitations often face challenges in independent exploration.
  • Early powered mobility can significantly impact a child's development and emotional well-being.
  • The Explorer Mini is a novel pediatric powered mobility device designed for infants and toddlers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the driving experiences of young children using the Explorer Mini.
  • To document the emotional responses of children during their initial use of this powered mobility device.
  • To assess the usability of the Explorer Mini for children aged 6-36 months with mobility impairments.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive, cross-sectional, mixed-method study was conducted.
  • Thirty-three children (6-36 months) with mobility limitations participated.
  • Children received two 15-minute driving sessions, with researchers collecting qualitative field notes and quantitative behavioral data.

Main Results:

  • Thematic analysis revealed themes of self-initiated movement ('I can move') and positive engagement ('I think I like it').
  • Quantitative data showed 94% of children could successfully propel the Explorer Mini to explore their environment.
  • Children demonstrated effective use of the midline joystick for self-initiated mobility.

Conclusions:

  • Infants and toddlers aged 6-36 months can effectively operate the Explorer Mini.
  • The Explorer Mini facilitates self-initiated mobility and exploration in young children with mobility limitations.
  • The device's design supports early adoption and positive user experiences.