Modified Ride-on Car Use by Children With Complex Medical Needs
Authors:
- Samuel W. LoganSLSamuel W. Logan
- Heather A. FeldnerHFHeather A. Feldner
- James C. GallowayJGJames C. Galloway
- Hsiang-Han HuangHHHsiang-Han Huang
- 1 January 2016
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Vol. 28 (1) , 100-107
Abstract
The purpose of this report was to determine the feasibility of short-term modified ride-on car (ROC) use for exploration and enjoyment by children with complex medical needs. A single-subject research design was used (n = 3; age, 6 months to 5 years). Children were video-recorded using their modified ROC. All children successfully learned how to independently drive a modified ROC. Two of the 3 children demonstrated high levels of enjoyment during use of a modified ROC. Modified ROC use is a feasible and enjoyable powered mobility device for children with complex medical needs.Keywords
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