RT Book, Section
A1 Jones, Maria
A1 Puddefoot, Trina
A2 Effgen, Susan K.
SR Print(0)
ID 1134003031
T1 Assistive Technology: Positioning and Mobility
T2 Meeting the Physical Therapy Needs of Children
YR 2013
FD 2013
PB F. A. Davis Company
PP New York, NY
SN 9780803619425
LK fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1134003031
RD 2024/04/19
AB Assistive  technology  (AT)  includes  devices  and  services  used  to  enhance  abilities  and  participation  of  children  with  disabilities,  while  reducing  limitations  that  may  arise  as  a  result  of  impairments  of  body  functions  and  structures.  These  children  have  limitations  that  prevent  them  from  performing  activities  in  the  same  manner  as  their  peers.  The  limitations  are  attributable  to  neuromotor  or  musculoskeletal  impairments,  including  muscle  contractures,  skeletal  deformities,  and  inadequate  balance  and  control  of  muscle  groups  that  affect  children's  ability  to  produce  the  movement  necessary  to  perform  specific  skills  and  activities.  Physical  therapists,  as  members  of  an  intervention  team,  may  recommend  AT  in  the  areas  of  positioning,  mobility,  and  communication  for  children  with  disabilities  to  prevent  or  decrease  the  influence  of  neuromotor  or  musculoskeletal  impairments  (Henderson,  Skelton,  &  Rosenbaum,  2008;  McEwen  &  Lloyd,  1990;  Minkel,  2000;  Washington,  Deitz,  White,  &  Schwartz,  2002).  Historically,  professionals  in  rehabilitation  and  educational  environments  have  used  AT  to  support  therapeutic  intervention.