Date: 10-10-2024 at 4:00 pm ET
Credit: .1 CEU
Speaker: Karen Kangas, OTR/L
Level: Intermediate
Let’s look at common concerns/problems which occur in seating and mobility systems with children who have a “sensate” body. These are children who have medical diagnoses of Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Muscular Dystrophy, Dystonia, Traumatic Brain Injury and/or other genetic disorders and/or diagnoses including motor delays and muscle tone challenges. “Sensate” in medical terminology means “having physical sensation” and “able to perceive touch and other sensations.” Many seating problems are due to the lack of recognition of the importance of a sensate body, its need for movement and stability.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify two types of sensation.
- Identify two features of current pediatric trunk lateral supports, which can actually prevent the child from using pelvic weightbearing and interfere with head control
- Define sensate in medical terminology