Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 8, 2025

Author Spotlight: Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Movement Observation in Cerebral Palsy
07:20

Author Spotlight: Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Movement Observation in Cerebral Palsy

Published on: August 9, 2024

1.3K

Modified Ride-on Car Intervention for Children With Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities: A Case Series

Bethany M Sloane1, Felicity Case, Emily Quinn

  • 1Oregon Health and Science University (Drs Sloane, Case, and Quinn and Ms Sanford-Keller), Portland, Oregon; Oregon State University (Dr Logan), Corvallis, Oregon.

Pediatric Physical Therapy : the Official Publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association
|February 28, 2023
PubMed

Insights

This pilot study shows a modified ride-on car (MROC) intervention can improve mobility and alertness in young children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). Caregiver prompting enhanced learning for these children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Developmental Disabilities

Background:

  • Children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) often face significant challenges in mobility and engagement.
  • Early intervention is crucial for maximizing developmental potential in this population.
  • Power mobility offers a potential avenue for enhancing independence and participation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and preliminary outcomes of a modified ride-on car (MROC) intervention.
  • To assess the impact of MROC intervention on mobility and alertness in young children with PIMD.
  • To explore a novel caregiver-implemented prompting protocol for teaching MROC use.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot clinical case series design (A-B) was employed.
  • Four young children diagnosed with PIMD participated.
  • Intervention involved modified ride-on car sessions with structured visual analysis of video-recorded data for mobility and alertness.

Main Results:

  • Three out of four children demonstrated an increase in independent mobility during MROC intervention sessions.
  • One child showed an increase in active alertness during the intervention period.
  • The caregiver-implemented prompting protocol was utilized to facilitate MROC use.

Conclusions:

  • The modified ride-on car intervention is feasible in a clinical setting for children with PIMD.
  • MROC intervention shows promise for improving mobility and alertness in this population.
  • Findings support consideration of power mobility for young children with PIMD and highlight a novel teaching approach.
Abstract

More Related Videos

Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools11:29

Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools

Published on: June 20, 2020

9.2K
Portable Intermodal Preferential Looking IPL: Investigating Language Comprehension in Typically Developing Toddlers and Young Children with Autism10:11

Portable Intermodal Preferential Looking IPL: Investigating Language Comprehension in Typically Developing Toddlers and Young Children with Autism

Published on: December 14, 2012

18.5K

Related Concept Videos

Learning Disabilities01:25

Learning Disabilities

Learning disabilities are cognitive disorders caused by neurological impairments that affect cognitive functions like language and reading, without indicating overall intellectual or developmental challenges. These disabilities differ from global intellectual or developmental disabilities as they are limited to distinct cognitive functions. Common learning disabilities include dysgraphia, dyslexia, and dyscalculia, each of which impacts unique aspects of learning.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a...
244
Intellectual Disability01:29

Intellectual Disability

Intellectual disability (ID) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by deficits in intellectual and adaptive functioning that manifest during the developmental period. This condition encompasses challenges in reasoning, memory, problem-solving, and learning, accompanied by impairments in everyday life skills, such as communication, self-care, and social interactions. Intellectual disability affects approximately 1% of the population in the United States, impacting an estimated 5...
135
Autism Spectrum Disorder01:19

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction alongside restrictive and repetitive behaviors or interests. ASD is sometimes accompanied by intellectual impairment.
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
179