Observed Behaviors of a Child while using an Adapted Ride-on Car: A Case Study

There is a dearth of literature on the use of augmented mobility with infants and young children. However, there have been several studies that indicate that the use of a modified ride-on-toy enriches a child's access to the environment. A few case studies have been done with children with cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, spina bifida, or down syndrome, but no case study has been done with a child with Segawa Syndrome. This case study aims to add to the existing literature on the observed behavior of a child while using a modified ride-on toy. Data was collected through use of video recordings of 10 minutes of play on a mat, and 10 minutes of play in the modified ride-on toy, for 8 weeks. Data was collected every two weeks, coded by two researchers, and behavior frequencies were collected. During each session, the child's performance was scored on a modified power mobility skills checklist. After 8 weeks of use of the modified ride-on car, the child's score increased on the modified power mobility skills checklist, and had greater environmental interaction than before the study. Preliminary results indicate that a child with a mobility impairment can benefit from using a modified ride-on car and experience greater opportunities to engage in their environment.