Use of powered mobility for a young adult with profound and multiple learning disabilities: a practice analysis.

Statement of context: Powered mobility has reported benefits as a learning tool for individuals limited in independent mobility. The majority of literature focuses on early years populations and there remains a need to address powered mobility for adults with profound and multiple learning disabilit...

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Publicado en:British Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol. 80; no. 8; pp. 517 - 521
Autor principal: Benford, Francesca
Formato: case study tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. Aug2017
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          Cerebral Palsy Physiopathology
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      ab: Statement of context: Powered mobility has reported benefits as a learning tool for individuals limited in independent mobility. The majority of literature focuses on early years populations and there remains a need to address powered mobility for adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities. This article explores the experience of switch-operated powered mobility training for one young adult with profound and multiple learning disabilities. Critical reflection on practice: Powered mobility provided a motivating medium through which previously unseen skills, such as upper limb use, were demonstrated. Use of switches, rather than typically used joysticks, allowed successful participation. Implication for practice: Providing the right equipment, environment and appropriate challenge for an individual can facilitate unexpected achievement.
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