The influence of adaptive seating devices on vocalization.
This study examined the relationship between receipt of adaptive seating devices (ASD) and sophistication of early vocalizations/verbalizations. Eight nonverbal children with cerebral palsy were studied prior to and following receipt of an ASD. Total speech tokens increased for 7 of the 8 subjects and diversity of speech sounds increased for 6 subjects. A concomitant improvement in feeding independence was observed for those subjects who demonstrated the greatest increase in speech sound diversity.
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Department of Physical Therapy, University of Montana, Missoula 59812.
Bain
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Hardin
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McKinnon
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Waldron
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D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004327:Drinking Behavior; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005160:Facility Design and Construction; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007374:Interior Design and Furnishings; D007805:Language Development Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D009123:Muscle Hypotonia / Q000534:rehabilitation; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012656:Self-Help Devices; D014705:Verbal Behavior