Assistive devices for mobility and communication in autism spectrum disorder: A retrospective cross-sectional cohort study on disability management

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World J Clin Pediatr. Dec 9, 2026; 15(4): 120813
Published online Dec 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.120813

Table 2 Assistive device prescriptions by medical specialty

Type of assistive devices	% of total prescriptions	Prescribing medical speciality
Type of assistive devices	% of total prescriptions	Physical medicine and rehabilitation, %	Child neurology, %
Communication devices (n = 47)	39.2	9.2	30.0
Mobility: Wheelchairs (n = 39)	32.5	31.6	0.8
Mobility: Lower-limb aids (n = 34)	28.3	23.3	5.0

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Citation: Chiaramonte R, Cioni M, Vecchio M, Leonforte F, Mistretta A, Laganga Senzio G, Civello T. Assistive devices for mobility and communication in autism spectrum disorder: A retrospective cross-sectional cohort study on disability management. World J Clin Pediatr 2026; 15(4): 120813
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.120813

Chiaramonte R, Cioni M, Vecchio M, Leonforte F, Mistretta A, Laganga Senzio G, Civello T. Assistive devices for mobility and communication in autism spectrum disorder: A retrospective cross-sectional cohort study on disability management. World J Clin Pediatr 2026; 15(4): 120813 [DOI: 10.5409/wjcp.120813]

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