“In children who have inefficient mobility or lose the ability to walk, power mobility enhances activity and participation. Without efficient, independent mobility, young children are at risk of developing passive, dependent behaviour and older children are at risk of decreased participation and isolation.”

Best practice guideline for the use and introduction of powered mobility with children.
Livingstone R, Paleg G "Practice considerations for the introduction and use of power mobility for children" 2013
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