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Powered mobility for very young disabled children.

C Butler, G A Okamoto, T M McKay

    Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
    |August 1, 1983
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    Motorized wheelchair use is attainable for young children with motor disabilities. Early independent mobility in powered wheelchairs significantly enhanced children's social, emotional, and intellectual development.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Rehabilitation
    • Assistive Technology
    • Child Development

    Background:

    • Children with motor disabilities often face limitations in mobility and independence.
    • Early intervention is crucial for optimizing developmental outcomes in children with disabilities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the feasibility of achieving competent control of a motorized wheelchair in children aged 20-39 months.
    • To assess the impact of early independent mobility on the social, emotional, and intellectual behavior of motor-disabled children.

    Main Methods:

    • Nine motor-disabled children with normal intelligence participated.
    • Children used conventional motorized wheelchairs with adaptive seating, with parental supervision for home-based learning.
    • Acquired driving skills and time to achieve independent mobility were recorded.

    Main Results:

    • Eight out of nine children achieved safe and independent wheelchair control.
    • Independent mobility was attained within 1.7 to 12 hours of accumulated use over one to seven weeks.
    • Parents reported positive stimulation of social, emotional, and intellectual behaviors.

    Conclusions:

    • Motorized wheelchair use is achievable and beneficial for very young children with motor disabilities.
    • Early independent mobility via powered wheelchairs can positively influence psychosocial and cognitive development.
    • This technology offers a promising avenue for enhancing the quality of life for children with motor impairments.

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