1. Assistive TechnologyPower Mobility for Young ChildrenBy J. Lewis

2. Who could benefit?Children with: Cerebral palsy Downs syndrome Spinal muscular atrophy Any child that is experiencing delays in motordevelopment 3. Why consider power mobilityoptions? Cognitive development Perceptual development Overall independence Attain age-appropriate skills faster Increase in socialization with peers and careproviders 4. How to determine if a child is ready If a child is attentive to the environment and seeks tointeract with people and things in the environment, thismay be a good indication It is recommended an assessment of cognitive,psychosocial, and motor readiness skill be done beforetraining a child Basic capabilities such as sitting tolerance and abilityto activate joystick are recommended Problem-solving and spatial-relations skills NOTE: Power mobility recommendation should not beruled out based on the childs IQ alone 5. Well, why not? Concerns over necessary physical andcognitive skills to operate power mobilitydevices Normal physical development might behindered Device costs 6. Power wheelchairsOttobockPermobilK300 PS JR Koala 7. Modified batteryoperated ride-on toysRide-oncarts/robots 8. Ride-on carts/robots 9. ResourcesPermobil Pediatric Power Wheelchair Manufacturer http://www.permobil.com/USA/Products/Pediatric/Ottobock Pediatric Power Wheelchair Manufacturer http://ottobockkids.com/product/skippi-pediatric-power-wheelchair/Research on Power Mobility for Children http://www.fipp.org/Collateral/casemakers/casemakers_vol4_no1.pdfKaseys story http://youtu.be/oI51oReN50s?t=1m5sJacquelines Story http://youtu.be/_7rtONbAr9oKendras Video http://youtu.be/LnJSkV6clio 10. Resources con.Jones, M., McEwen, I. & Neas, (2012). Effects of powerwheelchairs on the development and function of youngchildren with severe motor impairments. Pediatric PhysicalTherapy. 24(2), 131-140.Peterson, B. (2003). Considerations for power mobilitymaking the most of your choices. Exceptional Parent,33(1), 143-145.Rosen, L., Arva, J., Furumasu, J., Harris, M., Lange, M.,McCarthy, E., & Wonsettler, T. (2009). RESNA position onthe application of power wheelchairs for pediatric users.Assistive Technology, 21(4), 218-226.doi:10.1080/10400430903246076