Research Summit V: Optimizing Transitions from Infancy to Early Adulthood in Children with Neuromotor Conditions

DOI

10.1097/PEP.0000000000000912

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

7-1-2022

Publication Title

Pediatric Physical Therapy

Volume

34

Issue

3

First Page

411

Last Page

417

ISSN

8985669

Keywords

neuromotor disabilities, pediatric rehabilitation, research priorities, research summit, transitions

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this executive summary is to review the process and outcomes of the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Research Summit V, "Optimizing transitions from infancy to young adulthood in children with neuromotor disabilities: Biological and environmental factors to support functional independence." Summary of Key Points: An interdisciplinary group of researchers, representatives from funding agencies, and individuals with neuromotor disabilities and their parents participated in an intensive 2.5-day summit to determine research priorities to optimize life transitions for children with neuromotor disabilities. Recommended priorities for research included (1) promoting self-determination and self-efficacy of individuals with neuromotor disabilities and their families, (2) best care at the right time: Evidence-based best practice care, led and navigated by families seamlessly across the lifespan, (3) strengthening connections between developmental domains to enhance function and participation, and (4) optimal dosing and timing to support adaptive bone, muscle, and brain plasticity across the lifespan.

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Green Accepted

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