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. 2022 May 23;102(7):pzac062. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzac062

Table 1.

Study Inclusion Criteria and Rationalea

Participants Criteria Rationale/Documentation
Children 1. Age 12–36 mo
2. Have a diagnosis of CP (including static
encephalopathy) or be at risk of CP due to birth
history and current developmental status
3. Be able to maintain a seated position with or
without support
4. Be able to tolerate upright sitting with or without
support while moving through space for 30 min
Assessed by caregiver report during screening
Because early CP diagnosis varies based on access to health care specialists and presentation of the child, the research team is intentionally including children with signs and symptoms of CP in addition to children already diagnosed
Caregivers 1. Age 18 y or older
2. Be the legal guardian of the child participant and
reside in the same household as the child
3. Must be able to communicate proficiently in English
Documented by researcher during phone and in-person visits
To ensure safety of the child and effective communication by caregivers about their child’s use of devices in home environments

a CP = cerebral palsy.