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Direct linkKrebs, Hermano I.; Ladenheim, Barbara; Hippolyte, Christopher; Monterroso, Linda; Mast, Joelle – Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2009
Our goal was to examine the feasibility of applying therapeutic robotics to children and adults with severe to moderate impairment due to cerebral palsy (CP). Pilot results demonstrated significant gains for both groups. These results suggest that robot-mediated therapy may be an effective tool to ameliorate the debilitating effects of CP and…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Robotics, Developmental Disabilities, Therapy
Young, Nancy L.; Barden, Wendy S.; Mills, Wendy A.; Burke, Tricia A.; Law, Mary; Boydell, Katherine – Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2009
Introduction: The transition to adulthood is extremely difficult for individuals with disabilities. We sought to explore the specific issue of transition to adult-oriented health care in a Canadian context. Methods: We conducted semi-structured individual interviews with 15 youth and 15 adults with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and acquired brain…
Descriptors: Physical Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Congenital Impairments, Access to Health Care
Organizing Language Intervention Relative to the Client's Personal Experience: A Clinical Case Study
Chen, Liang; Whittington, Diane – Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics, 2006
An analysis is presented of two different therapeutic activities designed for a profoundly deaf adult with cerebral palsy, DP. The study draws on techniques of qualitative methodology to identify elements that contribute to effective intervention practices for DP. Results indicate that therapeutic materials and activities must first of all be…
Descriptors: Therapy, Linguistics, Intervention, Language Acquisition
Download full textOverton, Sara R.; And Others – 1986
The study examined how the coping behaviors and achievement motivation of 181 athletes (aged 18-66) with cerebral palsy or other physical disabilities influence participation in the normalized activity of competitive sport. The project examined the following cognitive aspects of performance: (1) reasons for becoming involved in sports; (2) how the…
Descriptors: Adults, Athletes, Athletics, Attitudes
