Aquatic Therapy for Children With Neuromotor Deficits

The purpose of this study is to explore the feasibility, fidelity and acceptability of an aquatic therapy assessment and intervention for children ages 3-9 with neuromotor deficits such as cerebral palsy. The intervention takes place in a warm water therapy pool, twice a week for ten weeks and targets swim safety skills, upper extremity function and self care participation and performance.

Inclusion Criteria:3-9 years for the children, 18+ for the parents/guardians.child with neuro-motor diagnosis (CP, hypoxia, etc.)child impairments in upper extremity functionchild deficits in performance of self care activitiesExclusion Criteria:compromised airwayuncontrolled seizures