Adaptive Equipment

The goal for the use of adaptive equipment is to improve positioning either in the supine or sitting position, or to improve level of function in self-care skills, includ­ing in the home, school, or community. These devices include, but are not limited to, seating or support sys­tems, mobility devices, augmentative communication devices, computer or computer aids, and environmen­tal control devices. Assessment by a team, including physicians and therapists to assess physical capabili­ties, as well as to develop and refine appropriate goals, is essential to address and optimize adaptive equip­ment needs for children with cerebral palsy.