Research Question 5
| Citation |
Furumasu J, Tefft D, Guerette P (2007). The impact of early powered mobility
on young children’s play and psychosocial skills. Proceedings of the 2007 RESNA
Annual Conference. Phoenix, AZ: RESNA Press. |
| Question | What is the impact of early power mobility use on language, play and social skills? |
| Description |
This study involved 23 children with both physical disabilities and CP. The children
with orthopaedic disabilities were aged 18 and 42 months and the children with CP
were aged between 18 and 72 months. They were assessed on social, play and communication
skills at the time of power chair assessment, again when the power chair was delivered
(approximately 4 months later) and a third time after they had been using the power
chair for 4 months. |
| Results |
• Significant improvement in social skills
• Increased amount of physical play and significantly improved quality of play
• No change in language or cognitive development
|
| Messages |
• Power mobility experience can enhance social and play skills |
Last Updated:
Jan 13, 2011