On Time Powered Mobility
Children learn by interacting with the environment. Increasing opportunity for interaction increases opportunity for learning.
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Trial and train with a device specifically built for children in the early intervention age group.
Developmental milestones as a guide
Rolling, crawling, creeping, scooting, and walking are skills typical of the 6-12 month age group.
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Introducing adapted mobility in this time frame creates opportunities similar to those of peers.


Moving to learn
Movement triggers engagement and engagement triggers learning.
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Independent movement through space offers opportunities for learning that span many areas of development.
More choices for movement
Adding the option of powered mobility can increase the time spent exploring and learning.
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Gross motor skill development and practice remain an important parallel focus.


More time spent moving
Movement and exploration are constant in the life of a young child.
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More time spent moving throughout the day leads to more learning.
Movement should happen where life happens
Movement can be introduced and practiced in the clinic setting.
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Meaningful practice must also happen outside the clinic.

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Page Reference:
Sabet, Andrina PT, ATP; Feldner, Heather PT, MPT, PhD, PCS; Tucker, Jennifer PT, DPT, PCS; Logan, Samuel W. PhD; Galloway, James Cole PhD, PT, FAPTA. ON Time Mobility: Advocating for Mobility Equity. Pediatric Physical Therapy 34(4):p 546-550, October 2022. | DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000939
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