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THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTING THE EQUIPMENT NEEDS OF PEDIATRIC CLIENTS WITH COMPLEX NEUROMOTOR DISORDERS Written by ERIN POPE, PT, MPT, ATP, AND MELISSA TALLY, PT, MPT, ATP
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Clients with complex neuromotor deficits rely heavily on adapted equipment for functional mobility, access to activities of daily living, self-care and active participation throughout their lifespan. In recent years, there has been increased evidence and support for supplying intervention early in a client’s life or diagnosis, including adapted environments and equipment. Key periods occur throughout childhood development when proper access and ability to take part in age-appropriate experiences help to shape an individual’s cognition and motor function.1 Adaptive equipment plays a significant role to support improvements in motor, cognitive and social-emotional development, perhaps even changing future outcomes for children with impaired neuromotor function. The focus of this clinical perspective is to discuss the importance of adapted positioning for pediatric clients as this has been a primary area of specialization for us over the last 15 years. We have seen firsthand how proper equipment recommendation for improved support, access, mobility and participation can lead to positive outcomes for our clients and families now and in the future.
