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A Guideline for Introducing Powered Mobility to Infants and Toddlers
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Permobil is proud to present the work ofĀ Heather Feldner,Ā Teresa Plummer, &Ā Alyson Hendry.Ā Ā This is an interdisciplinaryĀ guidelineĀ based onĀ peer-reviewed literatureĀ andĀ validated consensus statements from over 40 clinicians and caregivers that provides critical strategies and suggestions for clinicians working with powered mobility.Ā Ā Ā
"A Guideline for Introducing Powered Mobility to Infants and Toddlers"Ā can serve as an evidence-based resource for all team members involved in the provision of assistive technology and powered mobility.Ā The incorporation of language, communication, physical,Ā socialĀ and somatosensory strategies provide a training approach founded on evidence and then supported by clinical expertise.Ā Ā
Please pay additional attention to the appendices of the guideline, which offer practical tips for early intervention with power mobility. This guideline may serve as a clinical roadmap for introducing "On Time" power mobility to pre-verbal and non-verbal, premotor infants with a unique approach at directing training efforts.Ā
To view the webinar announcing this Guideline with its authors, follow the GoToWebinar linkĀ here.