Author summary on stakeholder perspectives of pediatric powered wheelchair standing devices.
The GMFCS can be a helpful tool in clinical and research use and has been shown to be stable and accurate over time. It can also help individuals and families better understand cerebral palsy.
Early powered mobility has been shown to improve cognition in children with multiple, complex disabilities.
The typical cognitive assessments that are used for children require them to be able to use their hands to point to pictures or hold puzzle pieces.
For a child with CP learning to move, the really important things to remember are that the child should always be active.
