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Cerebral palsy

A group of neurological disorders affecting a person's movement, balance, and posture due to permanent brain damage that occurs before, during, or after birth.

collaboration

Working together on a common purpose.

Decision Matrix

A tool for comparing solutions against one another, using specific criteria that are based on design requirements.

design process

A systematic, problem-solving strategy that designers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

evaluate

form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.

model

An accurate representation of an object or phenomenon. Models can be visual, physical, mathematical, or computational and are often used in the development of scientific theories or the creation of artifacts.

orthosis

A brace that corrects alignment or provides support to correct a disorder of the limbs or spine.

prototype

A working model used to test a design concept by making observations and necessary adjustments.

solution

to answer a problem

spastic hemiplegia

Spastic hemiplegia is a neuromuscular condition in which muscles on one side of the body are in a constant state of contraction.

stabilize

make or become unlikely to give way or overturn.

team norms

Guidelines that are developed by a team regarding how they are to interact, communicate, and conduct themselves as part of the team.