MOVE International

MOVE™ International (Mobility Opportunities Via Education/Experience) is an activity-based program designed to improve independence and overall quality of life. Through the program, individuals of all ages and cognitive levels acquire motor skills for sitting, standing, walking, and transitioning utilizing equipment such as adaptive chairs, standers, and gait trainers. MOVE is suitable for any individual with a disability who needs assistance in these areas, regardless of age or type of disability. The MOVE Program is a philosophy and a way of life. It’s a proven practice that individuals with multiple disabilities can us learn to develop independent mobility schools in all areas of their lives. The MOVE program is based on research showing the brain's ability to form new pathways through repeated practice and activity-based intervention. Participants practice skills required for day-to-day tasks in natural situations. It employs a top-down strategy that integrates the participant's current capabilities with a targeted instructional process. The program can be implemented by family members, teachers, therapists, and other professionals, and can be carried out in various settings, including schools, adult day programs, assisted living communities, and at home. Progress is documented using an Assessment Profile and Reference Manual. Included in the Assessment Profile are a comprehensive TOPDOWN MOTOR MILESTONE TEST® and a prompt reduction plan, which allows for easy documentation, goal writing, and task analysis.