title: Modified ride-on car for mobility and socialization: single-case study of an infant with Down syndrome.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Before the onset of walking, children with Down syndrome experience limited mobility yet are never considered candidates for traditional powered mobility devices. The purpose of this single-case study is to quantify the feasibility and family perceptions of including modified ride-on car use as an option for increasing daily mobility, socialization, and fun for a child with Down syndrome.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 13-month-old child, Natalie, and her family were video recorded during the 28-week study using her ride-on car in their home and community.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Natalie demonstrated and her family reported increased movement, mobility, and socialization over the study period.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Ride-on car use appears feasible, fun, and functional to increase daily mobility for pediatric populations working toward independent walking.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Mobility Lab and Design Studio, Department of Physical Therapy (Ms Stahlin and Drs Logan and Galloway), University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware; Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Behavioral Sciences (Dr Huang), Chang Gung University, Kwei-Shan Tao-Yuan, Taiwan; Biomechanics and Movement Sciences Program (Dr Galloway), University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware.
authors.forename: Samuel W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Logan
authors.forename: Hsiang-Han
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.forename: Kylee
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Stahlin
authors.forename: James C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Galloway
mesh_terms: D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D051346:Mobility Limitation; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012656:Self-Help Devices; D012951:Socialization