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Empowering Infants Through Mobility: The Future of Early Development

Discover how mobility impacts infants' cognitive, social, and emotional development in groundbreaking research by Cole Galloway, PT, PhD, from the University of Delaware's Infant Behavior Lab. Our mission is to help infants explore their world through innovative mobility solutions like the UD’s Infant Chair, a lightweight power mobility device designed for young children with mobility impairments. By allowing early driving experiences, we aim to transform developmental outcomes and enhance overall exploration. Join us in advocating for the future of infant mobility!

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Empowering Infants Through Mobility: The Future of Early Development

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  1. Infant Mobility (aka ‘Babies Gone Wild!’) Cole Galloway, PT, PhD Infant Behavior Lab, Dept of Physical Therapy College of Health Sciences University of Delaware NIH NICHD 3R21HD058937-02ZS1 NIH NICHD 1 R21 HD058937 NSF 0745833

  2. Mission: Infants Explore their world Every day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vNxjwt2AqY&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vNxjwt2AqY&feature=related

  3. Mobility Changes Everything ‘the good stuff’

  4. Mobility Impacts Early Life Attention & ‘Cognition’ (Anderson & Campos, 2001; Capute et al, 1985; Freedman, 1992; Gustafson,1994; Bushnell et al,1995; Herbert, Gross, & Hayne, 2007) Spatial awareness (Rosander & von Hofsten, 2000, Brugger, et al, 2007; Sommerville, et al, 2005) Visual perception and postural responses (Bell & Fox, 1997, Delorme, et al, 1989; Bertenthal & Bai, 1989) Social & emotional development (Bertenthal & Campos, 1984; Bertenthal et al, 1984; Campos & Bertenthal, 1987; Uchiyama, et al, in press)

  5. Why wait years to put children with significant mobility impairments into power mobility devices?

  6. 1) Not smart enough to learn to drive

  7. At UD, babies drive at 6-8 months

  8. 2) Won’t follow adult commands (i.e. Safety)

  9. If we treated typically developing infants like we treat infants with immobility…..

  10. Charger Port UD’s INFANT CHAIR with “Virtual Lease”* • Rugged, environmentally sealed • electronics package – • Contains: • System processor • Motor controller • WiFi System (optional) • LCD display for • battery & system info • Battery (LiFePo4, 7Ah – 5hr run time) • Data port for retrieving usage data (which can also be done via WiF & ARG supplied PC software) * No, its not available for your teens or spouses

  11. 3) Current Devices are barriers • 150-210 lbs • Ramps • Van • Home Remodel • $20-40,000

  12. 17 lbs • 23” x 17” • Ramps • Van • Home Remodel UD’s INFANT CHAIR

  13. 4) Power mobility selected over walking • Power mobility as tool • Increases options • Increases daily exploration

  14. UD’s POWER CHAIR-WALKER

  15. 5) Power mobility as terminal device Biodriven Gait Training

  16. The secret is You!

  17. Spread the word! Kids are driving in Delaware! Come, Visit, Work with Us

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