Objective Physical Activity Measurement for a Child With Special Health Care Needs

• Youth with special health care needs are often left out of obesity prevention.
• Accelerometers can be successfully used for youth with special health care needs.
• ActiGraph™ monitors provide data on exercise intensity.
• ActivPAL™ devices are body posture oriented, distinguishing sedentary activity.
• Improved activity evaluation for youth with special health care needs is needed.