TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Assistive Technology: Positioning and Mobility A1 - Jones, Maria A1 - Puddefoot, Trina A2 - Effgen, Susan K. PY - 2013 T2 - Meeting the Physical Therapy Needs of Children 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. SN - PB - F. A. Davis Company CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1134003031 ER -