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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.

Pediatric Physical Therapy : the Official Publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association
|June 2, 2022
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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.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Physical Therapy
  • Neuromotor Disabilities Research
  • Lifespan Development

Background:

  • Children with neuromotor disabilities face challenges in transitioning from infancy to young adulthood.
  • Optimizing functional independence requires addressing biological and environmental factors across the lifespan.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the process and outcomes of the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Research Summit V.
  • To determine research priorities for optimizing life transitions in children with neuromotor disabilities.

Main Methods:

  • An interdisciplinary group convened for an intensive 2.5-day summit.
  • Participants included researchers, funding agency representatives, individuals with neuromotor disabilities, and their parents.

Main Results:

  • Four key research priorities were recommended.
  • Priorities include promoting self-determination and self-efficacy.
  • Other priorities focus on evidence-based care, developmental domain connections, and optimal plasticity support.

Conclusions:

  • The summit successfully identified critical research areas to improve outcomes for children with neuromotor disabilities.
  • Future research should focus on these priorities to support functional independence across the lifespan.
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