Adaptive Arm Training for Children with Hemiparesis as a Result of Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

A. To investigate and provide adaptive limb training for children with hemiparesis from ABI using a bimanual-to unimanual training approach. We hypothesize that child-friendly upper limb robotic-training will lead to improved motor outcomes on the Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA), Jebsen-Taylor-Test-of-Hand-Function (JTTHF), and Box&Blocks test (BBT). B. To improve the understanding of the pattern of recovery of isolated joint movements in the pediatric population with hemiparesis following ABI. We hypothesize that individuals receiving device-based bimanual-to-unimanual training will show improvement in active range of motion across upper limb joints.