HELPFUL DEVICES
Below are some devices aimed to assist your child with a variety of needs from mobility to proper positioning in order for your child to more effectively interact with his/her world.
The Kaye Walker Wagon
Deficit: Low tone due to developmental delays
and lack of confidence to begin walking
(for children ages 1-4).
Goal: Confidence to walk
Description: This wagon provides a stable support for early walking motion to begin ambulation. Good body image is achieved from standing within the Kaye Walker Wagon. Both side walls give lateral reference to encourage linear strides. Features anterior tactile reference. As the child takes each step, a view of the Walker Wagon moving forward provides an awareness of self, relative to the Walker Wagon boundaries. This wagon is designed to provide a stable support for early walking motion.
This can be purchased at www.adaptivemall.com for $225.73.
Principle: A stable support is needed for standing and walking motion and balance. Also, as the child takes a step, the view of the wagon moving forward provides an awareness of self, relative to the wagon bounderies.
and lack of confidence to begin walking
(for children ages 1-4).
Goal: Confidence to walk
Description: This wagon provides a stable support for early walking motion to begin ambulation. Good body image is achieved from standing within the Kaye Walker Wagon. Both side walls give lateral reference to encourage linear strides. Features anterior tactile reference. As the child takes each step, a view of the Walker Wagon moving forward provides an awareness of self, relative to the Walker Wagon boundaries. This wagon is designed to provide a stable support for early walking motion.
This can be purchased at www.adaptivemall.com for $225.73.
Principle: A stable support is needed for standing and walking motion and balance. Also, as the child takes a step, the view of the wagon moving forward provides an awareness of self, relative to the wagon bounderies.
Fisher Price Health Care High Chair
Deficit: Low tone/inability to maintain upright posture while sitting
Goal: For the baby to sit comfortably with trunk supported in an upright position.
Description: This chair has a 3 position recline setting, height adjustment, shoulder straps which provide extra trunk control and contoured sides which support keeping the child in an upright position.
This can be purchased at Walmart for $110.
Principle: Trunk support allows for a child to sit up which allows them to eat, play and interact with their enviornment.
Goal: For the baby to sit comfortably with trunk supported in an upright position.
Description: This chair has a 3 position recline setting, height adjustment, shoulder straps which provide extra trunk control and contoured sides which support keeping the child in an upright position.
This can be purchased at Walmart for $110.
Principle: Trunk support allows for a child to sit up which allows them to eat, play and interact with their enviornment.
Special Tomato Soft-Touch Sitters
Deficit: Poor trunk stability
Goal: Proper alignment of head and trunk
Description: This is a comfortable, affordable alternative to other adaptive seating products. Made of a latex-free seamless material, Soft-Touch Sitters are peel and tear resistant, impermeable to fluids and withstand cracking. The Soft Touch Sitters feature a soft, durable material that is antimicrobial, and cleans easily with common disinfectant. A five-year Manufacturer’s Warranty confirms their ability to endure years of use. This chair is portable so you can use it in your kitchen, in a stroller or bring it to grandma's house.
This can be purchases at www.especialneeds.com for $187.95.
Principle: Proper alignment of the head and trunk give a child the stability and positioning they need to look at, reach for, play, and interact with others and their surroundings.
Goal: Proper alignment of head and trunk
Description: This is a comfortable, affordable alternative to other adaptive seating products. Made of a latex-free seamless material, Soft-Touch Sitters are peel and tear resistant, impermeable to fluids and withstand cracking. The Soft Touch Sitters feature a soft, durable material that is antimicrobial, and cleans easily with common disinfectant. A five-year Manufacturer’s Warranty confirms their ability to endure years of use. This chair is portable so you can use it in your kitchen, in a stroller or bring it to grandma's house.
This can be purchases at www.especialneeds.com for $187.95.
Principle: Proper alignment of the head and trunk give a child the stability and positioning they need to look at, reach for, play, and interact with others and their surroundings.
Tumble Forms 2 Tadpole Pediatric Positioner
Deficit: Low tone and low sensory registration
Goal: Promote trunk strength through positioning infant prone on mat. The visual, tactile and auditory stimulation promote reaching, grabbing and pushing up on elbows for play.
Description: This Pediatric Positioner is designed specifically for early intervention programs. Infants from birth to age three with motor delays or other motor dysfunctions benefit from this multi-use unit as an essential part of an effective therapy program. Ideal for clinic or home-based use. The Tadpole Positioner can be used by the entire treatment team of occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, and special educators.
This can be purchased at www.especialneeds.com for $825.00.
Positions Available:
Goal: Promote trunk strength through positioning infant prone on mat. The visual, tactile and auditory stimulation promote reaching, grabbing and pushing up on elbows for play.
Description: This Pediatric Positioner is designed specifically for early intervention programs. Infants from birth to age three with motor delays or other motor dysfunctions benefit from this multi-use unit as an essential part of an effective therapy program. Ideal for clinic or home-based use. The Tadpole Positioner can be used by the entire treatment team of occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, and special educators.
This can be purchased at www.especialneeds.com for $825.00.
Positions Available:
- Prone: With the half roll and two lateral supports, the Tadpole positioner promotes child exploration and the Mirrored unit encourages childs curiosity. Place the log roll under the base for vestibular activities.
- Seated: Use base and wedge modules together for long leg or log rollsitting. Either side of wedge may be used depending on desired degree of upright or reclined position. Attached tray provides additional support and a surface for eye-hand activities.
- Side-lying: Attach log roll to base for side-lying to facilitate control of lateral head and trunk movements. Prop base to position the child for improved respiration.
The Special Tomato® EIO Stroller
Deficit: Trunk instability
Goal: Trunk Support
Description: This is a lightweight yet durable mobile positioning stroller for Early Intervention to pre-adolescense (up to 90 lbs.). This stroller features head to toe padding, a 5-point comfort harness, adjustable foot well and travels well over grass, streets and through the mall.
This can be purchased at www.expecialneeds.com for $449.95
Principle: Trunk support and proper body positioning and alignment facilitates movement/comfort and overall health and wellness.