Downstream Effects of Personalized 'Top-down' Participation-based Interventions Among Youth With Physical Disabilities

About this trial

This trial is enrolling individuals 12-18 years old with physical disabilities, including spinal cord injuries, to test the effect of community-based engagement activities on movement, behavior, and emotional states. If included, participants will engage in an 8-week community-based activity program. Participants will work with an occupational therapist (OT) to chose their preferred activity (e.g., sledge hockey, drawing, playing a musical instrument) followed by the 8-week program engaging in the chosen activity. Investigators want to see if a targeted intervention at the activity/participation level can increase motivation and improve physical and mental functions (e.g., balance, attention, anxiety).