Research Question 10
| Citation |
Nilsson, L. & Nyberg, P.J. (2003). Driving to learn: A new concept for training
children with profound cognitive disabilities in a powered wheelchair. American
Journal of Occupational Therapy, 57, (2), 229-233. |
| Question | What effect will power mobility use have on two young children with profound disabilities? |
| Description |
This qualitative study followed the effects on two preschool children with severe
physical, cognitive and sensory disabilities who trained in a power wheelchair for
one year. |
| Results |
• Increased alertness, hand use, cause-effect and reaction to stimulation
• Increased exploratory behaviours in other activities
• Unable to demonstrate functional driving skills
|
| Messages |
• Young children with profound disabilities can benefit from training in a power
mobility device – they are driving to learn NOT learning to drive
• Power mobility can have an impact on a wide range of early developmental skills
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Last Updated:
Jan 13, 2011