In Step With Pediatric Hypotonia – 2014

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Mobility and More

1Limb-Jordana-nolabelAt the most basic level, mobility is about getting from point A to point B. But, for many children with hypotonia, it’s about so much more.

It’s about independence. It’s about confidence. It’s about maintaining strength, fitness, and healthy bones. It’s about not being excluded from activities enjoyed by their typically developing peers.

And improved mobility may have even more benefits in those children whose hypotonia is associated with social and behavioral developmental delays. New research has identified an association between motor skills and sociobehavioral milestones in children with autism spectrum disorder, who often present with hypotonia (see “The Importance of Gross Motor Skills,” page 12).

This suggests that early intervention to improve gross motor skills—including orthotic devices and physical therapy—may also help certain children interact more comfortably with others. That won’t come as a surprise to the clinicians and parents who have personally seen it happen.

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This special issue is filled with evidence-based information and personal success stories illustrating how effective interventions can enhance mobility in children with hypotonia. That could literally be the first step toward drastically improving a child’s quality of life. Not to mention their ability to get from point A to point B.

By Jordana Bieze Foster, Editor

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