Seating for the Future: Evaluating the Existing and Emerging Assistive Seating Solutions for Students with Cerebral Palsy

The objective of this thesis project is to identify -- and better meet -- the assistive seating needs of children, ages 5-14, with cerebral palsy. Student needs were assessed through the collection of survey responses from professionals working closely with students who have CP, and interviews conducted by the author with some participants. After performing a detailed needs assessment, specific design changes were suggested for current adaptive seating systems to improve clinical outcomes and user experience for students with cerebral palsy.