Developmental Delay Treatment Breakthrough: 'Super Suits' To Combat Kids Developmental Delays

It's not only superheroes who get to wear "Super Suits." Now, researchers from the University of Delaware have developed Super Suits that may be a breakthrough in developmental delay treatments. These suits will help in combating developmental delays suffered by children on different age levels.

Meet The Super Suits

These "Super Suits" are exoskeletons but they come with flair. They are comfortable for children suffering from both physical and social developmental delays. They are also light, allowing a range of movements for children who suffer from certain physical impediments.

Science Daily reported that before the creation of these "Super Suits," exoskeletons weren't exactly the usual clothing that children would like to wear. They can be bulky and cumbersome, which is why many children don't find it appealing to wear them to school or to the mall. Physical therapists say that children with developmental delays have to consistently wear these bulky clothing to see the best results.

Special And Comfortable Exoskeletons

Seeing the degree of "shame" and discomfort that the usual exoskeletons bring to developmentally-delayed children, one professor from the University of Delaware, Michele Lobo, decided to create a nice twist with these exoskeletons to better help children. She made them more special by making them light and comfortable, yet providing the same degree of efficacy as with bulky exoskeletons.

The limited mobility of the developmentally-delayed child is arrested by these "Super Suits" without creating that high degree of discomfort.

Nice To Wear

According to Lobo, as Neuro Science News reported, the range of Super Suits appeal to developmentally-delayed children as they look better and they are easy to wear and take off. It cannot be denied that the "look" is as much important as the functionality, especially for children who tend to be visual by nature.

One example of the Super Suit that is gaining popularity is the Playskin Lift. Beneath the sleeves of the Playskin Lift are piano wires that are found in the vinyl tunnels. This feature provides added support to the arms of the child, yet at the same time, it gives him good freedom of movement.

According to the researchers, although still in the testing stage, preliminary results have already shown improvement in the strength and movement of the child. Reports also have it that the range of Super Suits is the "world's first exoskeletal garment that was made for rehabilitation." It is also custom-made to fit the needs of every child. Indeed, these Super Suits is a surefire winner in developmental delay treatments.