Rollermobile For Children With Cerebral Palsy.

--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wheeled roller seat for use by severely involved elementary school-aged children with cerebral palsy. Describes construction of a feet-propelled wheeled vehicle made of plywood, 1/8 inch pliable plastic, 5 inch platform casters, padding and vinyl for the seat, 3 automobile seat belts and velcro. The seat is triangular with wings for support. Trunk and hood are made of boxes. The seat belts are used to secure the child's pelvis and to hold the thighs in hip flexion and abduction; the arms can be secured at the back or the child can grasp a dowel on the dashboard. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Ivey, A; Roblyer, D D TITLE: Rollermobile for Children with Cerebral Palsy JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 60 no 9, Sep 1980: p 1162-1163 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1980.