infant mobility (aka ‘ babies gone wild ! ’)
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Infant Mobility (aka ‘ Babies Gone Wild ! ’). Cole Galloway, PT, PhD Infant Behavior Lab, Dept of Physical Therapy College of Health Sciences University of Delaware. NIH NICHD 3R21HD058937-02ZS1 NIH NICHD 1 R21 HD058937 NSF 0745833. Mission :. Infants. Explore their world. Every day. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Infant Mobility (aka ‘Babies Gone Wild!’)
Cole Galloway, PT, PhDInfant Behavior Lab, Dept of Physical TherapyCollege of Health Sciences
University of Delaware
NIH NICHD 3R21HD058937-02ZS1 NIH NICHD 1 R21 HD058937 NSF 0745833
Mission:Infants
Explore their world
Every day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vNxjwt2AqY&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vNxjwt2AqY&feature=related
‘the good stuff’
MobilityChanges
Everything
Mobility Impacts Early Life
• Attention & ‘Cognition’(Anderson & Campos, 2001; Capute et al, 1985; Freedman, 1992; Gustafson, 1994; Bushnell et al,1995; Herbert, Gross, & Hayne, 2007)
• Spatial awareness(Rosander & von Hofsten, 2000, Brugger, et al, 2007; Sommerville, et al, 2005)
• Visual perception and postural responses(Bell & Fox, 1997, Delorme, et al, 1989; Bertenthal & Bai, 1989)
• Social & emotional development(Bertenthal & Campos, 1984; Bertenthal et al, 1984; Campos & Bertenthal, 1987; Uchiyama, et al, in press)
Why wait years to put children with significant mobility impairments into
power mobility devices?
At UD, babies drive at 6-8 months
2) Won’t follow adult commands
(i.e. Safety)
If we treated typically developing infants like we treat infants with immobility…..
Rugged, environmentally sealed electronics package –Contains:• System processor • Motor controller• WiFi System (optional)• LCD display for
• battery & system info• Battery (LiFePo4, 7Ah – 5hr run time)• Data port for retrieving usage data
(which can also be done via WiF & ARG supplied PC software)
Charger Port
UD’s INFANT CHAIR with “Virtual Lease”*
* No, its not available for your teens or spouses
•150-210 lbs•Ramps•Van•Home Remodel
•$20-40,000
3) Current Devices are barriers
UD’s INFANT CHAIR
•17 lbs•23” x 17”
•Ramps•Van•Home Remodel
4) Power mobility selected over walking
1.Power mobility as tool2.Increases options3.Increases daily exploration
UD’s POWER CHAIR-WALKER
5) Power mobility as terminal device
Biodriven Gait Training
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