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Darcie has good functional movement in her right upper limb, however, there was evidence of developmental disregard in observed play.
Therefore, the aims for Darcie throughout CIMT were to increase awareness and consistent spontaneous use of her right upper limb during functional tasks.
Darcie’s main goals were to increase awareness and use of her right upper limb to reduce the learnt non-use. The use of a lightweight cast on her stronger arm for 3 weeks encouraged her to focus on using her right upper limb providing positive reinforcement throughout to allow Darcie to meet her goals.
Learn MoreWe used similar repetitive shaping tasks daily with Darcie to encourage and achieve the movements required to enable her to complete functional tasks more independently. The high intensity and repetitive use of Darcie’s affected upper limb over a relatively short period of time had produced a lasting change.
67%
General Usage Items 
57%
Arm Use Items
29%
Grasp-Release (items)
40%
Grasp Release
50%
Fine Motor Adjustment
29%
Coordination
20%
Pace items
Darcie has been a pleasure to work with. She has demonstrated good motivation throughout her CIMT programme ensuring lots of laughs and giggles for everyone. - Olivia, Darcie’s therapist
Learn MoreDarcie has been a pleasure to work with.
Olivia - Darcie's Therapist
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