Welcome to Course 11: Working with Children
Children who rely on CRT present differently than adults. Suppliers must take into consideration other factors such as growth and functional changes. Young children have needs for additional CRT equipment such as gait trainers, standers, and bathing equipment. CRT Suppliers must be able to make the right decision for the best mobility base that meets all the needs of the child, the parents, the therapists, and others involved in their care.
Please start by watching this video introduction
This course consists of eight (8) lessons with a Summary and Quiz:
- Sitting, Standing, Stepping and Power for Children
- Independent Manual Wheelchairs for Children
- Pediatric Power Mobility: A Case Study
- 24 Hour Positioning
- Specialty Car Seats
- Adapted Beds
- Alternative Pediatric Seating: Bathing, Toileting and Activity
- Early Intervention
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Name the main reason that an infant/ child can benefit from sitting, standing, stepping and power mobility devices.
- List at least 3 impairments that result from cerebral palsy (CP).
- Name 1 reason it is important to be aware of the GMFCS (gross motor function classification score).
- Name 2 reasons why it is important to introduce equipment that facilitates sitting, standing, stepping and mobility On-Time for children who are not reaching developmental motor goals.
- Name 1 reason that evidenced-base information is important.
- Name 3 positioning devices for children used in the home for ADL’s.
- Name 2 potentially important features of activity chairs.
- List at least 3 benefits of independent mobility
- Name 1 reason to provide positioning/postural support during a mobility evaluation
- Name 1 reason to augment a child’s mobility.
- List 3 important factors in the development of distorted body shapes.
- Name 1 issue that can result from destructive lying postures.
- Name 1 way to assist with proper positioning for lying postures.
- State 3 key considerations during the complex rehab evaluation process for a car seat.
- Name 2 characteristics of individuals who benefit from adaptive car seats/ transit options.
- Name 2 considerations for a complex rehab evaluation in recommendation of specialty beds.
- Identify 1 type of hospital bed and 2 types of adaptive specialty bed products.
Please download and review the Course 11 Resource list and handouts. You will refer to this material throughout this course.
Course 11: Working with Children – Resource List and Handout / Reference Material