Research Summit V: Optimizing Transitions From Infancy to Early Adulthood in Children With Neuromotor Conditions

Barbara Sargent1, Regina Harbourne, Noelle G Moreau

  • 1Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy (Dr Sargent), University of Southern California, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California; Department of Physical Therapy (Dr Harbourne), Duquesne University, Rangos School of Health Sciences, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Department of Physical Therapy (Dr Moreau), Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, School of Allied Health, New Orleans, Louisiana; Departments of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences and Pediatrics (Dr Sukal-Moulton), Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois; Department of Physical Therapy (Dr Tovin), Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Department of Psychiatry (Dr Cameron), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Department of Pediatrics (Dr Stevenson), University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia; Faculty of Medicine and Health (Dr Novak), The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia; Faculty of Medicine and Health (Dr Novak), Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia; Division of Physical Therapy (Dr Heathcock), The Ohio State University, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Columbus, Ohio.

Summary

This summit identified key research priorities for children with neuromotor disabilities to enhance functional independence. Focus areas include self-determination, evidence-based care, developmental connections, and lifelong plasticity.

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