- Home, School, and Community Participation of Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy and Peers With Typical Development. [Journal Article]Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2026 Jul 13; :1-18. [Online ahead of print]PO
- CONCLUSIONS: Participation across settings is reduced in children with UCP compared with peers with TD. Community environmental factors influenced school participation.
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- Investigating the Association Between School-Age Children's Participation in Reading Occupations and Their Reading Literacy Self-Efficacy and Intrinsic Motivation. [Journal Article]Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2026 Jul 10; :1-22. [Online ahead of print]PO
- CONCLUSIONS: Children's reading occupational participation correlates with their reading self-efficacy and intrinsic motivation. Occupational therapists should collaborate with schools and families to understand children's reading self-efficacy and intrinsic motivation when supporting children's reading engagement.
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- Psychometrics of Chinese-Language Versions of Three Standardized Motor Assessments: A Systematic Review. [Review]Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2026 Jul 08; :1-22. [Online ahead of print]PO
- CONCLUSIONS: These assessments can support pediatric therapy practice when interpreted within children's cultural and environmental contexts. Integrating standardized testing with clinical observation and caregiver input may enhance functional decision-making and guide culturally responsive intervention planning.
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- The Effectiveness of an OPTIMAL Theory-Based Training Program on Throwing Skill Learning in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. [Journal Article]Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2026 Jul 07; :1-21. [Online ahead of print]PO
- CONCLUSIONS: The findings of the current study indicated that the OPTIMAL group achieved better performance and retention outcomes than the control group. However, due to the lack of direct measurement of the motivational constructs, it is not possible to draw definitive conclusions about the underlying mechanisms of this effect. Therefore, the present findings should be interpreted as supportive, but not confirmatory, evidence for the OPTIMAL theory.
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- Validity and Test-Retest Reliability of the Turkish Version of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Independence Scale - Upper Limb Module: A Comparison with Healthy Peers. [Journal Article]Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2026 Jul 02; :1-20. [Online ahead of print]PO
- CONCLUSIONS: The Turkish SMAIS-ULM is a reliable, valid, and clinically applicable tool for assessing upper limb independence in children with SMA aged 2-12 years. It provides a standardized measure suitable for clinical practice and research.
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- Contributions and Limitations of Lokomat[®] on Gait Rehabilitation of Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review. [Review]Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2026 Jun 30; :1-34. [Online ahead of print]PO
- CONCLUSIONS: While RAGT with Lokomat[®] appears to improve locomotion and motor function in children with CP, the heterogeneity of protocols and the limited methodological quality of several studies prevent clear clinical recommendations.
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- Technology-Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents with ADHD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [Review]Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2026 Jun 24; :1-35. [Online ahead of print]PO
- CONCLUSIONS: Technology-based interventions may enhance core executive functions in children and adolescents with ADHD. Non-immersive tools offer practical, implementable benefits, while immersive approaches may support complex learning despite limited evidence.
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- Effects of Action Observation and Mirror Therapy on Upper Extremity Functions in Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [Journal Article]Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2026 Jun 24; :1-24. [Online ahead of print]PO
- To examine the effects of Action Observation Therapy (AOT) and Mirror Therapy (MT) on occupational performance, occupational satisfaction, goal-oriented activities, bilateral hand skills, and upper extremity functions in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP).
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- An Exploratory Study Examining the Association Between School-Aged Children's Pretend Play Skills and Their Executive Functioning. [Journal Article]Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2026 Jun 23; :1-24. [Online ahead of print]PO
- CONCLUSIONS: The findings provide evidence to suggest that aspects of executive functioning and pretend play are correlated for primary school aged children aged 9 to 12.
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- Cognitive and Executive Function Profiles in School‑Age Children with Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury. [Journal Article]Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2026 Jun 20; :1-14. [Online ahead of print]PO
- CONCLUSIONS: Children with OBPI had lower cognitive function than children with typical development but there was no difference in EF. Findings support integrating cognitive assessments into management of children with OBPI.
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- Detecting Vestibular Deficits in Early Childhood: Toward a Screening Tool for Caregivers. [Journal Article]Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2026 Jun 17; :1-18. [Online ahead of print]PO
- CONCLUSIONS: Parents consistently reported age-specific motor difficulties in children with VD. These findings highlight caregiver-reported red flags that could guide the development of a screening tool to identify children at risk for vestibular deficits.
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- What Does Infant Participation Look like? An International Delphi Study of Maternal Caregivers and Health Professionals. [Journal Article]Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2026 Jun 16; :1-23. [Online ahead of print]PO
- CONCLUSIONS: Caregivers play a central role in co-constructing infant participation. Infants demonstrate increasing Attendance over time and observable signs of Involvement. Infant-specific participation assessments are urgently needed.
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- Physical Activity and Exergame Interest Among Adolescents with Probable Developmental Coordination Disorder: Potential to Shift Toward Active Play. [Journal Article]Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2026 Jun 16; :1-17. [Online ahead of print]PO
- CONCLUSIONS: Participants reported high sedentary behavior and sedentary video gaming engagement. Although many expressed interest in exergames, sedentary video games were preferred, suggesting the need to enhance exergames' entertainment value. Game choice may be influenced more by appeal and engagement than by physical activity levels.
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- Inconsistent Weight-Bearing in Standing Frames for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Reliability Study Using Objective Force-Plate Monitoring. [Journal Article]Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2026 Jun 15; :1-17. [Online ahead of print]PO
- CONCLUSIONS: Weight-bearing load during standing-frame use showed moderate inter-rater reliability but wide limits of agreement, indicating inconsistency in clinical practice. Incorporating objective feedback offers a feasible solution for real-time load monitoring and may support standardization; however further research is needed to determine whether such monitoring improves clinical outcomes.
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- Functional Exercise Performance in Children with Cerebral Palsy: Is the 1-Minute Sit-to-Stand Test an Alternative to the 6-Minute Walk Test? [Journal Article]Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2026 Jun 09; :1-16. [Online ahead of print]PO
- CONCLUSIONS: The 1MSTS is a valid, reliable, and clinically feasible alternative to the 6MWT for evaluating functional exercise capacity in children with spastic hemiplegic CP.
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