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Golubovic, Špela; Božic, Dijana; Ilic, Snežana – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2022
Objectives: Support needs refer to the type, intensity and time necessary for a person to participate in the activities of daily living. The aim of this paper is to show the profile of support needs for children with cerebral palsy with regards to the level of functional ability of the upper and lower extremities. Methods: The sample comprised 40…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Children, Early Adolescents, Psychomotor Skills
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Majnemer, Annette; Shikako-Thomas, Keiko; Chokron, Nathalie; Law, Mary; Shevell, Michael; Chilingaryan, Gevorg; Poulin, Chantal; Rosenbaum, Peter – Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2010
Aim: The objective was to describe leisure activity preferences of children with cerebral palsy (CP) and their relationship to participation. Factors associated with greater interest in leisure activities were identified. Method: Fifty-five school-aged children (36 males, 19 females; mean age 9y 11mo; range 6y 1mo-12y 11mo) with CP (Gross Motor…
Descriptors: Recreational Activities, Physical Activities, Leisure Time, Cerebral Palsy
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Wiart, Lesley; Darrah, Johanna; Hollis, Vivien; Cook, Al; May, Laura – Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2004
Physical therapists and occupational therapists frequently assist parents with the exploration and use of powered wheelchairs for their children with physical disabilities. The purpose of this study was to explore parents' experiences and perceptions of their children's experiences with the receipt and use of powered mobility. Qualitative methods…
Descriptors: Mothers, Physical Disabilities, Social Influences, Physical Therapy