Title | Power-Up: Exploration and Play in a Novel Modified Ride-On Car for Standing. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2017 |
Authors | Logan, SW, Lobo, MA, Feldner, HA, Schreiber, M, Macdonald, M, Winden, HN, Stoner, T, Galloway, JCole |
Journal | Pediatr Phys Ther |
Volume | 29 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 30-37 |
Date Published | 01/2017 |
ISSN | 1538-005X |
Abstract | PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the physical activity and play behaviors of preschoolers without disabilities and 1 preschooler with physical disability. METHODS: Participants were 42 preschoolers without disabilities and 1 preschooler with physical disability (Child A). Child A used either crutches or a modified ride-on car while in the gymnasium and playground. RESULTS: In the gymnasium, Child A engaged in less solitary play and more parallel play while using the modified ride-on car compared with crutches. On the playground, Child A engaged in more sitting and less running while using crutches compared with preschoolers without disabilities. On the playground, Child A engaged in more peer interaction and less teacher interaction when using the modified ride-on car compared with crutches. CONCLUSIONS: For children with disabilities who may use assistive devices, clinicians, families, and teachers are encouraged to embrace a "right device, right time, right place" approach. |
DOI | 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000336 |
Alternate Journal | Pediatr Phys Ther |
PubMed ID | 27984464 |