At the Children’s Abilities Center, we perform research to improve the quality of care tomorrow and today. Some of our projects are:

• Evaluation of an electroencephalography-based concussion system: Studying use of electroencephalography to detect concussions.
• Usability and effectiveness of an augmented respiratory rehabilitation game: Developing an augmented reality game that promotes rehabilitation (airway clearance and exercise) in children and studying its effectiveness.
• Design of a low-cost airway clearance device for respiratory diseases: Developing a low-cost airway clearance device and comparing it with existing devices.
• Mechanism of action for effects from automated mechanical peripheral stimulation delivered by the Gondola device: This study tests the Gondola device, which applies pressure pulses to the feet as a way of improving walking for people with neurological conditions. We want to look at how patients change after using this device. We use transcranial magnetic stimulation and assessments with a clinician.
• Feasibility and user accessibility of a gamified sensorimotor assessment in children with cerebral palsy: Determining usability and enjoyability of a gamified sensorimotor gaming platform designed to assess cognitive, motor, and perceptual skills via artificial intelligence-driven battery of tasks (Aim Lab) in school aged children with cerebral palsy.