Introducing Powered Mobility to Young Children: Frameworks and Practical Strategies for Therapists 1 Day Workshop
This one-day workshop focuses on developing critical thinking skills around introducing powered mobility to young children with mobility restrictions.
This one-day workshop focuses on developing critical thinking skills around introducing powered mobility to young children with mobility restrictions.
This one-day workshop focuses on developing critical thinking skills around introducing powered mobility to young children with mobility restrictions.
This workshop describes evidence-based principals related to on-time mobility and other frameworks to enhance developmental outcomes and participation for infants and children. Assessments related to powered mobility skills will be presented and practiced, as well as a structured approach to progression of these driving skills. The workshop will draw on coaching principals and family-centred practice to discuss barriers and facilitators of introducing powered mobility in this age group, taking in a holistic view of individual family context. There will be case studies practical demonstrations and attendees will have opportunities to apply learned knowledge and problem solving.
Objectives:
At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
o 1. use a person-centred framework for powered mobility prescription
o 2. be able to confidently use specific assessments related to powered mobility learning and skills
o 3. facilitate progression of powered mobility driving skills
o 4. apply a coaching model to working with young people and their movement partners
Facilitators: Sara West (Physiotherapist), Erin Hammond (Occupational Therapist)