Michael G OʼGrady1, Stacey C Dusing. 1. Rehabilitation and Movement Science Program (Mr O'Grady) and Motor Development Laboratory, Department of Physical Therapy (Dr Dusing), Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond; and Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia (Dr Dusing).
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this report was to examine problem-solving behaviors of a child with significant motor impairments in positions she could maintain independently, in supine and prone positions, as well as a position that required support, sitting. CASE DESCRIPTION: The child was a 22-month-old girl who could not sit independently and had limited independent mobility. Her problem-solving behaviors were assessed using the Early Problem Solving Indicator, while she was placed in supine or prone position, and again in manually supported sitting position. RESULTS: In manually supported sitting position, the subject demonstrated a higher frequency of problem-solving behaviors and her most developmentally advanced problem-solving behavior. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Because a child's position may affect cognitive test results, position should be documented at the time of testing.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this report was to examine problem-solving behaviors of a child with significant motor impairments in positions she could maintain independently, in supine and prone positions, as well as a position that required support, sitting. CASE DESCRIPTION: The child was a 22-month-old girl who could not sit independently and had limited independent mobility. Her problem-solving behaviors were assessed using the Early Problem Solving Indicator, while she was placed in supine or prone position, and again in manually supported sitting position. RESULTS: In manually supported sitting position, the subject demonstrated a higher frequency of problem-solving behaviors and her most developmentally advanced problem-solving behavior. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Because a child's position may affect cognitive test results, position should be documented at the time of testing.
Authors: Stacey C Dusing; Tanya Tripathi; Emily C Marcinowski; Leroy R Thacker; Lisa F Brown; Karen D Hendricks-Muñoz Journal: BMC Pediatr Date: 2018-02-09 Impact factor: 2.125