Adapting an Off-the-Shelf Mobility Device for Early Intervention: A Case Study

Autor/inn/en	Damiao, John; Pizzi, Michael; Kiely, Chastity; Ben Are, Sivan; Chitre, Moushumi; Dolan, Anna Bianca; Numa, Darly; Yastion, Magdalena
Titel	Adapting an Off-the-Shelf Mobility Device for Early Intervention: A Case Study
Quelle	In: Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, 15 (2022) 4, S.418-428 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1941-1243
DOI	10.1080/19411243.2021.2003731
Schlagwörter	Early Intervention; Preschool Children; Genetic Disorders; Physical Disabilities; Assistive Technology; Play; Occupational Therapy; Allied Health Occupations Education; Graduate Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Pre-school age; Preschool age; Child; Children; Pre-school education; Preschool education; Vorschulalter; Kind; Kinder; Vorschulkind; Vorschulkinder; Vorschulerziehung; Vorschule; Physical handicap; Körperbehinderung; Spiel; Beschäftigungstherapie; Graduate Study; Student; Students; Aufbaustudium; Graduiertenstudium; Hauptstudium; Studentin
Abstract	Movement and mobility are a significant aspect of early childhood. Assistive technology and adapted mobility can be a critical aspect of the early intervention process by promoting access to play, the environment, social opportunities, and development of visual perceptual and navigational skills. This case study describes the design, materials, and build of an inexpensive mobility device for use with a three-year-old child with LAMA2-related muscular dystrophy. This is based on an off-the-shelf toy car with independent motors which provides the child with high maneuverability in indoor environments. The adaptations made provided the child with the postural support necessary for promoting safe use of the device while increasing access to mobility, her environment, and social opportunities. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01