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Fostering Ambulation for a Preschool Child with Rett Syndrome: A Case Report. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr 2015;35(4):354-64

Date

03/22/2014

Pubmed ID

24649976

DOI

10.3109/01942638.2014.899287

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-84947041358 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   6 Citations

Abstract

UNLABELLED: Children with Rett Syndrome (RS) have neuromotor impairments that impact their mobility. Poor hand function among children with RS limits the selection of an assistive device for ambulation.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this case report is to describe the process of selecting an assistive device for a child with RS to promote ambulation.

METHOD: This single subject case reports on a 5-year-old girl with RS at a suburban mid-western early childhood special education setting.

RESULTS: The child in this case was able to walk the farthest distances with a metal toy shopping cart and then with an anterior facing four-wheeled walker.

CONCLUSION: The outcome suggests that physical therapists and health professionals caring for young children with RS consider using a metal toy shopping cart to establish and practice ambulation prior to selection of a longer term, adjustable anterior facing walker like the one in this case report.

Author List

Schaefer-Campion C, Johnson NL

Author

Norah Johnson PhD Assistant Professor in the College ofnursing department at Marquette University

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Play and Playthings
Rett Syndrome
Self-Help Devices
Walkers
Walking