Title | Feasibility of a Modified Ride-on Car Intervention on Play Behaviors during an Inclusive Playgroup. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2018 |
Authors | Ross, SMae, Catena, M, Twardzik, E, Hospodar, C, Cook, E, Ayyagari, A, Inskeep, K, Sloane, B, Macdonald, M, Logan, SW |
Journal | Phys Occup Ther Pediatr |
Pagination | 1-17 |
Date Published | 01/2018 |
ISSN | 1541-3144 |
Abstract | AIMS: Children with mobility related disabilities often experience limited participation and access to social interactions. An emerging pediatric powered mobility device are modified ride-on cars that provide self-directed mobility experiences to children with disabilities. This study aimed to determine: (1) the feasibility of a modified ride-on car intervention during an inclusive playgroup, (2) the effect of a modified ride-on car intervention on the play behaviors of children with and without mobility related disabilities. METHOD: A single-subject research design was implemented. Thirteen children participated in a weekly inclusive playgroup. The five children with mobility related disabilities were provided modified ride-on cars during the intervention. Children's play behaviors were classified with Howes' Peer Play Scale. Intervention effects were examined using nonoverlap of all pairs (NAP). RESULTS: The intervention was feasible based on participants' good attendance, retention rates, and successful use of modified ride-on cars. Overall children did not experience significant changes in play behaviors, with a few exceptions for decreased solitary, and increased parallel play, and/or direct peer interaction, among children with mobility related disabilities. Future research could examine modified ride-on car use by children with mobility related disabilities focusing on changes in unique play interactions between children with and without disabilities. |
DOI | 10.1080/01942638.2017.1400491 |
Alternate Journal | Phys Occup Ther Pediatr |
PubMed ID | 29236563 |